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What is the short form of oxygen?

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The short form of oxygen is O.

Here's the explanation:

Oxygen is a chemical element with the atomic number 8.
Each element in the periodic table is represented by a symbol. In the case of oxygen, its symbol is the letter "O".
This symbol is derived from its name, which is a common practice for many elements.
In molecular form, oxygen usually exists as O₂, which means two oxygen atoms are bonded together. This form is the most common in the Earth's atmosphere.