Publisher's Synopsis
If you are a parent looking for a fun and educational science topic for your child, you may want to learn about oxygen. This chemical element is the third most abundant element in the universe, and it accounts for around 21% of the atmosphere. The most common form of oxygen is a gas. It is the most reactive non-metallic element. It is found in plants and is made from the energy released by photosynthesis.
The element oxygen is made up of two shells. Its outer shell contains six electrons and a hole in its middle. It has eight total electrons. The inner shell contains two and the outer shell contains six. This means that the outermost layer can hold up to eight. The holes in the outer shell are left open to allow free exchange of electrons. This means that oxygen has a lot of different uses. It's crucial for life, so learning more about it will help your child understand how important it is to their lives.
Despite being colorless, odorless, and tasteless, oxygen is indispensable for life. All living things need oxygen to survive. The gas is found in nature and is used in steel manufacture. It is also used in plastic production, as well as rocket fuel. Liquid oxygen is also used in rockets and is an essential component of rocket fuel. Its most important use is to breathe, and it is also necessary for fire to burn. In this book find out more about this topic and also children can find pictures inside!
