* 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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