Nitrogen Monoxide
Definition
Nitrogen monoxide, also known as nitric oxide, is a colorless gas with the formula NO. It plays significant roles in several biological processes including neurotransmission and immune defense.
Analogy
Nitrogen monoxide can be compared to a messenger in your body's kingdom. Just like how messengers deliver important information throughout a kingdom, nitrogen monoxide transmits signals between cells within our bodies.
Related terms
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2): A reddish-brown toxic gas that contributes to air pollution and acid rain.
Oxidation Reaction: A type of chemical reaction involving loss of electrons or increase in oxidation state by an atom, ion, or molecule.
Molecule: The smallest particle in a chemical element or compound having the chemical properties of that element or compound; it consists of two or more atoms held together by covalent bonds.
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The reaction between nitrogen (N₂) and oxygen (O₂) to form nitrogen monoxide (NO) has a ΔH value of 90.3 kJ/mol. What is the ΔH for the reaction: 2NO(g) → N₂(g) + O₂(g)?
A 2.0 L vessel is charged with 10 mol of nitrogen monoxide and sufficient chlorine gas. At equilibrium, the concentration of nitrogen monoxide is 3.0 M. What is the concentration of NOCl at equilibrium?
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