Which statement best describes the substances N2 and NO2?(1 point)

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Both are molecules. N2 is also a compound.
Both are molecules. cap n sub 2 is also a compound.

Both are molecules. NO2 is also a compound.
Both are molecules. cap n cap o sub 2 is also a compound.

Both are compounds.
Both are compounds.

Both are elements.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes the substances N₂ and NO₂ is:

Both are molecules. NO₂ is also a compound.

While N₂ is a molecule consisting of two nitrogen atoms (and is classified as a diatomic molecule), NO₂ is a molecule that contains nitrogen and oxygen and is classified as a compound since it is made up of more than one element.