Creation+of+nitrous+oxide

__** Creation of nitrous oxide: **__ NH4NO3 (s) → 2 H2O (g) + N2O (g)

nitrous oxide is made from two nitrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. It is used as an anesthetic drug for dentistry and is used in cars to make them go faster. nitrous oxide was discovered in 1776 by a man named Joseph Priestley. Nitrous Oxide is also known as laughing gas because it is a mild sedative that causes euphoria and makes some patients laugh during use. Nitrous oxide is a greenhouse gas. nitrogen: atomic number-7 Atomic weight-14.0067 Melting point- (-210.00celcius or -346.00farenheit) Boiling point- (-195.79celcius or-320.44farenheit) Density-0.0012506 grams per cubic centimeter oxidation numbers- +5,+4, +3, +2, +1, -1, -2, -3 Electron shell configuration-1s²2s²p³
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oxygen: atomic number-8 atomic mass-15.9994 melting point-(-218.4 °Celsius or -361.12 °Fahrenheit) boiling point-(-183.0 °Celsius or -297.4 °Fahrenheit) density-1.429 grams per cubic centimeter oxidation number- -2 Electron shell configuration-1s²2s²p³

nitrous oxides reaction is important because when the nitrogen reacts with oxygen it can be used as a gas to put a patient to sleep or in some cases make them laugh. when done so the patient isn't able to feel anything while under the gas. it is also important because when used in engines it allows use of more fuel which makes car go faster because it aides in combustion. Nitrous oxide is also important as a food additive because it delays growth of bacteria. It can also be decomposed and made into breathable air for use during emergencies.

Therefore nitrous oxide has many uses in today's society from helping people to improving combustion time in motors. it is a surprise that a simple reaction can lead to so many uses in society.



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