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The best statement that describes the substances Nâ‚‚ and NOâ‚‚ is: **Both are molecules. NOâ‚‚ is also a compound.**
Here's the reasoning:
- Nâ‚‚ (nitrogen gas) is a molecule made up of two nitrogen atoms, and it is considered an element because it consists of only one type of atom.
- NOâ‚‚ (nitrogen dioxide) is a molecule that consists of nitrogen and oxygen atoms, and it is classified as a compound because it is made up of more than one type of element.
Thus, the correct response should acknowledge that Nâ‚‚ is an element (specifically a diatomic molecule), while NOâ‚‚ is a compound that is also a molecule.