Jan 9, 2017 · The common confusion here is that two very different things have the same name. O is a free oxygen atom and 2 O X 2 is two oxygen atoms chemically bound to form an oxygen …

May 30, 2017 · I just saw something in a chemistry lesson what got me confused. What is the difference between $\\ce{2O}$ and $\\ce{O2}$? Thanks for the help!

Apr 29, 2017 · Methane $\\ce{CH4}$ is symmetrical and non polar, and so is oxygen $\\ce{O2}$. But $\\ce{O2}$ doesn't absorb IR. Why is that? People say that if a molecule can change its …

May 3, 2016 · Paramagnetic molecules are molecules that have single electrons. When I draw the lewis structure of $\\ce{O2}$, it appears to be a diamagnetic structure. What makes it …

Aug 9, 2014 · I have noticed that liquid OX2 O X 2 (I clarify it as OX2 O X 2 because oxygen exists in several other forms which have different colors in the liquid state than OX2 O X 2) has a light …

Oct 15, 2016 · The concept of oxidation state simply works on concept of electronegativity.The more electronegative atom acquire a negative charge while less electronegative atom acquire a …

Jun 27, 2016 · Paramagnetism is a consequence of having one or more un-paired electrons in the outer electronic configuration. e.g. O2, and NO. Most phys. chem. or inorganic chemistry …

Jun 20, 2024 · A fuel rich mixture of certain Hydro-Carbon fuel C12H24 and oxygen (O2) at standard condition, is burnt at a mixture ratio 2.5. Assuming initially all the H is oxidized to H2O …

Feb 28, 2016 · TL;DR: The $\ce {O-O}$ and $\ce {S-S}$ bonds, such as those in $\ce {O2^2-}$ and $\ce {S2^2-}$, are derived from $\sigma$-type overlap. However, because the $\pi$ and $\pi^*$ …

Jan 26, 2024 · The boiling point of oxygen is higher than that of nitrogen because of the LD (London dispersion) forces. Oxygen has 12 electrons, and nitrogen has 10, and additionally, lots …