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Pure Oxygen is not found anywhere. It has to be created through a process like electrolysis of water, or fractionally distilling.
Although Oxygen is the 3rd largest abundant element in our Universe (after Hydrogeon and Helium), It is not it is not found in it's purest form because of it's high ability to react with other elements.
Electrolysis of water is one way to produce pure Oxygen
Pure water (H2O) is taken in a large container, and electrolyzed. The Oxygen being negatively charged becomes the Anadode, and the Hydrogen, being the positively charged, becomes the Cathode.
To hold the different elements in their purest form (so they don't interact and become water again) a special container must be used. There are 3 containers, one to hold the water (must be in the middle to allow easy flow), and two empty ones on either side. A battery is used to separate the water into its elements. The positive side of the battery which is linked to a contain will contain Oxygen, and the negative charged side of the battery will contain Hydrogen.
In other words, when you electrolyze water, it separates and becomes pure Oxygen, and Hydrogen which must be kept in different containers to stop them from reacting.
This is one of several ways by which Oxygen can be created in its purest form.
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carbon, nitrogen and oxygen
Is oxygen a pure compound?
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Is hydrogen peroxide a pure substance or a mixture?
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What is the state of OXYGEN at 25 degrees C?
Pure oxygen is a gas at 25 C, regardless of the pressure.
What is the word for removing oxygen from metals?
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Is pure oxygen a fluid?
Oxygen is a diatomic and is O2 if found in nature. It is a gas.
What gases are found in pure air?
carbon, nitrogen and oxygen
Is oxygen pure or a mixture?
Oxygen is an element and a pure substance.
Is oxygen man made or naturally found?
Oxygen is a naturally occuring element, although people now have the technology to extract it from the air when they have a use for pure oxygen
Why Is a pure element oxygen is usually found in nature as o2?
Oxygen is found as O2 because its outer energy level has 6 electrons. By covalent sharing, stability is achieved.
Is pure oxygen dangerous?
Yes. Pure oxygen is a fire hazard.
How do you find pure oxygen?
Canisters of pure oxygen can be purchased from chemical supply companies. You can also produce pure oxygen through electrolysis of water into hydrogen and oxygen.
Is calcium found in its pure state?
Not naturally on Earth; calcium is too reactive with oxygen and water vapor to remain in a pure form outside a container.
Why pure oxygen can't be breathed?
Pure oxygen can be breathed. Pure oxygen is often given to patients in hospital that have low O2 saturation.
What is the answer to the March 20 2008 Wheel of Fortune bonus or final puzzle?
PURE OXYGEN pure oxygen mar 20 2008 it was pure oxygen
Does steel wool burn faster in air or pure oxygen?
It burns faster in pure oxygen.
Is oxygen a homogeneous or heterogeneous mixture?
Neither. Oxygen is an element, which is a pure substance and not a mixture.
