Question

as compared to nitrogen o2 is

Answer 1

Answer:

Each oxygen atom has 8 protons in its nucleus, while each nitrogen atom has only 7 protons in its nucleus. ... O2 "permeates" approximately 3-4 times faster than does N2 through a typical rubber, as is used in tires, primarily because O2 has a slightly smaller effective molecular size than does N2.

Answer 2

Explanation:

oxygen has more electonegativity than Nitrogen and has tendancy to make octat of 8 electron in outer cell more strongly . Oxygen is also having more oxidating properties. thus it is more reactive than Nitrogen