2007-02-05 12:54:09 · 2 answers · asked by dragonfly32112p 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
The word oxygen means acid producer because when it combines with non metals it produces an acid anhydride.
S + O2 ==> SO2
SO2 + H2O ==> H2SO3 sulfurous acid
I think it was coined by Laviosier.
From Wikipedia
"The gas was named by Antoine Laurent Lavoisier, after Priestley's publication in 1775, from Greek roots meaning "acid-former". As noted, the name reflects the then-common incorrect belief that all acids contain oxygen."
2007-02-05 13:00:51 · answer #1 · answered by docrider28 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Date of Discovery: 1774
Discoverer: Joseph Priestly
Name Origin: From the Greek words oxus (acid) and gennan (generate)
Uses: supports life
Obtained From: from liquid air
2007-02-06 09:49:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋