The correct description of the substance with the chemical formula NO2 is:
B. a compound made up of 1 nitrogen atom and 2 oxygen atoms
This is because NO2 consists of one nitrogen (N) atom and two oxygen (O) atoms, indicating that it is a compound.
The atomic symbols of nitrogen and oxygen are N and O, respectively. The chemical formula of a particular substance is NO2. Which of the following is a correct description of the substance?
A.
an element made up of 1 nitrogen atom and 1 oxygen atom
B.
a compound made up of 1 nitrogen atom and 2 oxygen atoms
C.
an element made up of 2 nitrogen atoms and 2 oxygen atoms
D.
a compound made up of 2 nitrogen atoms and 2 oxygen atoms
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