Nitrogen and Oxygen Combine to Form Several Different Nitrogen Oxides

question 21

Multiple Choice

Nitrogen and oxygen combine to form several different nitrogen oxides. In one case, 8.4 g of nitrogen reacted completely with 4.8 g of oxygen. In another case, 4.2 g of nitrogen reacted with 9.6 g of oxygen. Which pair of nitrogen oxides is consistent with these data?

• A)NO and N₂O
• B)NO and NO₂
• C)N₂O and N₂O₅
• D)NO and N₂O₄
• E)N₂O and N₂O₄

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