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18 June, 10:12

Describes the difference between the formulas for nitrogen monoxide and nitrogen dioxide?

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  1. 18 June, 10:32
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    nitrogen monoxide: NO

    nitrogen dioxide: NO₂

    Explanation:

    Nitrogen monoxide is composed by 1 atom of O (prefix "mono-") and 1 atom of N. Nitrogen dioxide is composed by 2 atoms of O (prefix "di-") and 1 atom of N. As the oxigen atom in oxides has the valency - 2 (it shares 2 electrons), the nitrogen has valency + 2 in NO and + 4 in NO₂.
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