Molecular Oxygen is mainly found in atmosphere.Element oxygen is abundant in biosphere and lithosphere too
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Oxygen is present in nature as a component of the Earth's atmosphere, making up about 21% of the air we breathe. It is also found dissolved in water bodies such as rivers, lakes, and oceans. In addition, oxygen is a key element in the composition of minerals, rocks, and organic matter in the Earth's crust and mantle.
In a formula unit of lithium phosphate, the chemical formula is Li3PO4. This means there are 4 oxygen atoms present (1 phosphorus atom and 4 oxygen atoms).
Sulfur and oxygen are present in sulfur dioxide.
Anaerobic processes occur when there is no oxygen present, such as in anaerobic respiration or fermentation. These processes result in the production of energy without the need for oxygen.
Without oxygen present, living organisms that rely on aerobic respiration cannot survive. Anaerobic organisms, like certain bacteria and archaea, can still function using alternative metabolic pathways that do not require oxygen. Overall, oxygen is essential for many organisms to generate energy efficiently through aerobic respiration.
No, oxygen is an element and not a compound. It is found in nature as diatomic oxygen (O2) molecules, which consist of two oxygen atoms bonded together.