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  • Why is Oxygen Gas Lighter Than Air? Understanding Density
    Oxygen gas is not heavier than air. In fact, it's slightly lighter than air. Here's why:

    * Air composition: Air is a mixture of gases, primarily nitrogen (78%) and oxygen (21%).

    * Molar mass: Oxygen gas (O2) has a molar mass of 32 g/mol. Nitrogen gas (N2) has a molar mass of 28 g/mol.

    * Density: Since oxygen is a smaller component of air and has a slightly higher molar mass than nitrogen, air is denser than pure oxygen.

    Therefore, oxygen gas is slightly lighter than air.

    However, it's important to note that:

    * Oxygen is heavier than some other gases, like helium.

    * The difference in weight between oxygen and air is very small.

    * The "heaviness" of a gas can be influenced by factors like temperature and pressure.

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