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I believe that the appropriate property to explain this is electronegativity, which is the amount of attraction that an atom has for electrons. Compared to other elements, that number is huge for oxygen.
Why that number is huge is a little difficult to explain, but basically it's because oxygen atoms by themselves have two empty "holes" of energy that electrons could fit in. It turns out that all atoms having these empty "holes" are much more stable when they're filled rather than empty. Therefore, one oxygen atom will often find another and they will share two of their electrons with each other, effectively filling each others energy "holes" and therefore becoming more stable. By joining forces in this way, the now labeled O2 molecule has all of its energy "holes" filled and will therefore be quite reluctant to empty them back out. That's why they're hard to break apart.
What else can I help you with?
What molecules are not involved in translation?
oxygen, b/c it is anaerobic ( meaning it doesnt use oxygen)
What is flexible and breaks easily?
Glass is flexible to some degree but can easily break upon impact.
What substances easily pass through the plasma membrane?
oxygen
Would you expect a quartzite or a sandstone to break more easily?
a sandstone would break more easily because a quartzite is harder. a quartzite is made of sandstone melted together by magma
Types of stones that break easily on striking?
Some types of stones that break easily when struck include shale, limestone, and sandstone. These stones have a relatively low hardness and can fracture or shatter upon impact.
Why can not oxygen break easily?
because its a gas
Why does oxygen not break easily when all nonmetals brokenly?
Oxygen molecules have a strong double bond between the two oxygen atoms, which requires a significant amount of energy to break. This double bond holds the two oxygen atoms together tightly, making oxygen relatively stable and less likely to break easily compared to other nonmetals.
Why doesn't oxygen break like the other non metals?
Oxygen is a gas, and gases do not break. Solids can break, especially if they are brittle. Note that oxygen is not the only nonmetal that is a gas. Nitrogen is another significant example. All the noble gases are also nonmetals.
How does oxygen affect decay?
Oxygen plays a crucial role in the decay process by allowing aerobic bacteria and other microorganisms to break down organic matter. These organisms utilize oxygen to oxidize the organic compounds, facilitating decay. In the absence of oxygen (anaerobic conditions), different types of bacteria can still break down organic matter through fermentation or other processes.
Will the MacBook Air break easily?
No, the Macbook Air does not break easily.
Why does oxygen not break?
Oxygen molecules are stable because they have a full set of electrons in their outer shell, making them less likely to react with other elements. This stability prevents oxygen from breaking apart easily under normal conditions.
Do sugar can break it up into elements that make it up?
no. it doesnt break
Why does she date a guy she doesnt love?
maybe she doesnt feel love and doesnt want to break the guys heart
Does the Pantech matrix break easily?
NO it totaly doesnt. Ive had mine for a year. Its been burided in the snow for hours its been left in the rain and it has been throw to the ground MANY times.
What bends but doesnt break in science?
light
Will Walmart skateboards will break easily?
Yes, they will break easily. 1 ollie and your board is gone
What allows ozone to form easily?
Pollution containing Oxygen, and Solar radiation. The Solar radiation from the Sun causes the Oxygen molecules in pollutants to bond and the carbon molecules to break away, causing Ozone (O4) to form.
