Here's why:
* Diatomic: Oxygen gas is composed of two oxygen atoms bonded together, forming a diatomic molecule.
* Gaseous state: At standard temperature and pressure (STP), oxygen exists as a colorless, odorless gas.
Other examples of gases that exist as molecules include:
* Nitrogen (N2)
* Hydrogen (H2)
* Carbon dioxide (CO2)
* Methane (CH4)
* Chlorine (Cl2)
* Ozone (O3)