Question

Under certain conditions, nitrogen gas reacts with oxygen gas to form nitrogen monoxide gas.

How many
total electrons are transferred for each molecule of nitrogen or oxygen?

Answer 1

For N2(g) + O2(2) => 2NO(g) Each of 2 nitrogen atoms lose 2 electrons while each of 2 oxygen atoms gain 2 electrons. Total electrons transferred = 4 moles electrons.

N2 => 2(2e^- lost) = 4 e^- oxidation
O2 => 2(2e^- gain) = 4 e^- reduction

Answer 2

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