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fritnat:


We have had quite a discussion about the above statement on another forum and we would now like the opinion from som chemists!

We know the facts but we disagree about the terminology. One view is that oxygen gas means dioxygen and only dioxygen while the opposing view is that it means any of the allotropes of oxygen in a gaseous phase.

I am interested to know the perception of the term among chemists.

Thank you

Albert:
I'd opt for the former.

xiankai:
oxygen gas is commonly known to be dioxygen; i dont see why they should be meant as allotropes of oxygen when it isnt a scientific name to begin with.

fritnat:

--- Quote from: xiankai on May 09, 2006, 06:40:08 AM ---oxygen gas is commonly known to be dioxygen; i dont see why they should be meant as allotropes of oxygen when it isnt a scientific name to begin with.

--- End quote ---

I suppose those with that opinion consider oxygen gas as a perfectly valid scientific term which is misused when meaning dioxygen only!

mike:
Oxygen gas = O2

It may include isotopes I suppose but not allotropes.

I have never heard it used differently, can you give an example of where oxygen gas may refer to ozone O3?

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