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What makes nitrous oxide?

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Nitrous oxide is a gas that is commonly referred to as laughing gas. It is made up of two nitrogen atom and one oxygen atom.

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It is usually made be heating ammonium nitrate which decomposes and produces nitrous oxide gas and water vapor.

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Why is nitrous oxide a problem?

It causes acid rain when it combines with atmospheric water (clouds). It makes nitrous acid. Nitrous oxide mostly comes from cars.


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Nitrous Oxide. There you go :)


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What is a Nitrous Oxide System?

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How does nitrous oxide make you laugh if you inhale it?

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Does Nitrous Oxide really travel to the penis when a guy gets an erection?

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What is the chemical composition of nitrous oxide?

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Is nitrous oxide a organic compound?

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