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Topical Questions These questions are keyed to the major topics in the chapter. Usually...

Topical Questions

These questions are keyed to the major topics in the chapter. Usually a question that is answered at the back of this book is paired with a similar one that is not.

The atmosphere consists of about 80% N2 and 20% O2, yet there are many oxides of nitrogen that are stable and can be isolated in the laboratory.

(a) Is the atmosphere at chemical equilibrium with respect to forming NO?

(b) If not, why doesn’t NO form? If so, how is it that NO can be made and kept in the laboratory for long periods?

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