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Ch.4 - Reactions in Aqueous Solution
McMurry - Chemistry 8th Edition
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Capitolo 4, Problema 112b

Nitrogen can have several different oxidation numbers ranging in value from -3 to +5. (b) Based on oxidation numbers, which nitrogen oxide from part (a) cannot react with molecular oxygen?

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insert step 1: Identify the oxidation numbers of nitrogen in the different nitrogen oxides.
insert step 2: Determine the possible oxidation states of nitrogen, which range from -3 to +5.
insert step 3: Recognize that a nitrogen oxide with nitrogen in its highest oxidation state (+5) cannot be further oxidized by molecular oxygen.
insert step 4: Compare the oxidation numbers of nitrogen in each oxide to identify which one has nitrogen in the +5 oxidation state.
insert step 5: Conclude that the nitrogen oxide with nitrogen in the +5 oxidation state cannot react with molecular oxygen, as it is already fully oxidized.

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Oxidation Numbers

Oxidation numbers are a way to keep track of electrons in chemical reactions, indicating the degree of oxidation of an atom in a compound. They can be positive, negative, or zero, and help determine how atoms will interact during reactions. For nitrogen, common oxidation states include -3 (in ammonia) and +5 (in nitric acid), reflecting its ability to gain or lose electrons.
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The reactivity of a compound with molecular oxygen (O2) depends on its oxidation state and the stability of its bonds. Compounds with lower oxidation states, like -3, are generally less reactive with O2, while those with higher oxidation states, such as +5, are more likely to react. Identifying which nitrogen oxide cannot react with O2 involves analyzing its oxidation state and stability.
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