21% of atmosphere, required for cellular respiration.
Oxygen is a nonmetal element located in period 2, group 16 of the periodic table. It has the chemical symbol O and atomic number 8. The electron configuration of Oxygen is 1s2 2s2 2p4, giving it 6 valence electron(s).
Explore Oxygen in interactive 3D with the Soren Periodic Table. View Bohr model, quantum orbital model, nucleus inspector, and phase lab with temperature and pressure controls. Includes fun facts, real-world uses, and NCTB curriculum integration for Bangladeshi students.