| Atomic number |
8 |
| Atomic weight |
15.994 |
| Orbital electronic configuration |
(He)2s22p4 |
| First ionization energy (eV) |
13.618 |
| Second ionization energy (eV) |
35.108 |
| Third ionization energy (eV) |
54.886 |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) |
3.44 |
| Atomic radius (Å) |
0.65 |
| Bonding radius (Å) |
0.73 |
| Oxidation states |
-2 |
Properties
|
| Density (g/liter @ 0oC
and 1 atm.) (gas) |
1.429 |
| Melting point (K) |
50.35 |
| Boiling point (K) |
90.18 |
| Heat of vaporization (kJ/mol) |
3.4099 |
| Heat of fusion (kJ/mol) |
0.22259 |
| Specific heat capacity (Jg-1K-1) |
0.92 |
| Crystal structure |
cubic |