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The color of nitrogen molecules and oxygen molecules is due to the way they interact with light. Nitrogen gas scatters shorter wavelengths of light, giving it a blue color, while oxygen gas scatters longer wavelengths of light, giving it a reddish color. This difference in scattering is due to the size and molecular structure of each gas molecule.

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Why are the spheres representing nitrogen and oxygen different colors?

Spheres representing nitrogen and oxyfgen are different colors so you can easily tell them apart.I can't see or don't know what spheres you are asking about but I am guessing that they are different colours so that you can easily see which is nitrogen and which is oxygen


Why are nitrogen and oxygen different colors?

Nitrogen and oxygen are colorless gases in their natural state. However, they can appear to have different colors when they are involved in certain chemical reactions or when they are viewed under specific conditions. For example, nitrogen can appear to have a blue-violet glow in an electrical discharge, while oxygen can exhibit a light blue color when it interacts with other substances.


What part of earths spheres is composed of a mixture of gases?

the entire atmosphere...


What is the word equation for nitrogen dioxide?

Nitric oxide + oxygen => Nitrogen Dioxide


Why is nitrogen oxide colourless while nitrogen dioxide is brown in colour?

It all depends on the frequencies of light the compounds reflect and absorb. The color you see is reflected light at a certain frequency(corresponding to a combination of certain colors in the electromagnetic spectrum), while the rest is absorbed. For example, the Nitrogen Oxide molecule absorb light at a frequency out of the visible range, and reflect all colors we can see. That is why we see that Nitrogen gas is a white gas(if the gas if concentrated enough). As for nitrogen dioxide, the molecules absorb a certain color. All the other colors are reflected as a brown color.

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Why are the spheres representing nitrogen and oxygen different colors?

Spheres representing nitrogen and oxyfgen are different colors so you can easily tell them apart.I can't see or don't know what spheres you are asking about but I am guessing that they are different colours so that you can easily see which is nitrogen and which is oxygen


Are oxygen and nitrogen different colors?

They are the two main constituents of the air and, as you will notice, they are colourless.


Why are nitrogen and oxygen different colors?

Nitrogen and oxygen are colorless gases in their natural state. However, they can appear to have different colors when they are involved in certain chemical reactions or when they are viewed under specific conditions. For example, nitrogen can appear to have a blue-violet glow in an electrical discharge, while oxygen can exhibit a light blue color when it interacts with other substances.


What part of earths spheres is composed of a mixture of gases?

the entire atmosphere...


Does nitrogen burn in oxygen?

No, nitrogen does not burn in oxygen. Nitrogen is inert and does not react with oxygen under normal conditions.


What are the two main gases?

Hydrogen and Nitrogen. Or oxygen and carbon dioxide, or carbon monoxide.


What are elements in food colors?

carbon(c) hydrogen(h) soudium(na) oxygen(o) nitrogen(n) sulfer(s)


What do Nitrogen and oxygen form?

Nitrogen and oxygen can form nitrogen dioxide (NO2) or nitric oxide (NO) depending on the conditions. Nitrogen oxides are produced when nitrogen and oxygen react at high temperatures, such as in combustion processes.


Is a nitrogen an oxygen?

Nitrogen and oxygen are individual elements with different properties.


What 2 gases are most abundant in the Earth's atmosphere?

Nitrogen and Oxygen


What is the word equation for nitrogen dioxide?

Nitric oxide + oxygen => Nitrogen Dioxide


Among the different colors in white light What color is scattered the most by oxygen and nitrogen?

blue, 'specially SKY blue, if you get what I'm saying