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Chapter 2: Problem 78

The oxides of nitrogen are very important components in urban air pollution. Name each of the following compounds: (a) \(\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O},(\mathbf{b}) \mathrm{NO},(\mathbf{c}) \mathrm{NO}_{2},(\mathbf{d}) \mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{5},(\mathbf{e}) \mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{4}\)

Short Answer

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The names of the nitrogen oxide compounds are: a) \(N_2O\) - Dinitrogen monoxide b) \(NO\) - Nitrogen monoxide c) \(NO_2\) - Nitrogen dioxide d) \(N_2O_5\) - Dinitrogen pentoxide e) \(N_2O_4\) - Dinitrogen tetroxide

Step by step solution

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Recall numerical prefixes in chemistry

There are certain prefixes used for determining the number of atoms present in a molecule. The ones needed for this exercise are: 1 = mono 2 = di 3 = tri
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Name N2O (Compound a)

The first compound given is N2O. Using the prefixes, we identify the compound as "Dinitrogen monoxide." Remember, "mono" is not used for the first element, only when it refers to the second element in the compound.
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Name NO (Compound b)

The second compound given is NO. In this case, there's only one nitrogen and one oxygen atom in the compound, so it can be named as "Nitrogen monoxide."
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Name NO2 (Compound c)

The third compound given is NO2. In this case, there's one nitrogen and two oxygen atoms in the compound, so it can be named as "Nitrogen dioxide."
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Name N2O5 (Compound d)

The fourth compound given is N2O5. Using the prefixes, we identify the compound as "Dinitrogen pentoxide." The prefix "penta" represents the number 5.
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Name N2O4 (Compound e)

The fifth compound given is N2O4. Using the prefixes, we identify the compound as "Dinitrogen tetroxide." The prefix "tetra" represents the number 4. In conclusion, here are the names of the nitrogen oxide compounds given in the exercise: a) N2O - Dinitrogen monoxide b) NO - Nitrogen monoxide c) NO2 - Nitrogen dioxide d) N2O5 - Dinitrogen pentoxide e) N2O4 - Dinitrogen tetroxide

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