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  • Why Oxygen Doesn't Have Lustre: Understanding Light Reflection
    Oxygen doesn't have a "lustre" in the way that metals do. Here's why:

    * Lustre refers to the way a material reflects light. Metals are known for their shiny, reflective surfaces because their electrons are free to move and interact with light.

    * Oxygen is a gas at room temperature and pressure. Gases don't have a solid surface to reflect light.

    Therefore, it's not meaningful to talk about the lustre of oxygen. It's like asking about the color of a sound!

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