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The bond between nitrogen atoms in an N2 molecule is stronger than the bond between oxygen atoms in an O2 molecule. However, bond energies for the same atom vary with formulas of compounds, so that there is no answer to this question that is correct for every compound of these two elements.

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Which element has the greater bond energy oxygen or notrogen?

Nitrogen typically has a greater bond energy than oxygen. This is because nitrogen forms a triple bond (N≡N) in its diatomic form, which is stronger than the double bond (O=O) found in molecular oxygen.


Can nitrogen catch on fire?

Nitrogen gas itself does not catch fire under normal conditions as it is an inert gas. However, nitrogen can support combustion by providing an oxygen-free environment that prevents the fire from being extinguished.


Which element do you have to breathe to stay alive?

You need to breathe oxygen to stay alive. Oxygen is essential for the process of respiration, where your body cells convert oxygen into energy.


Why do the protons and electrons make oxygen and nitrogen molecules glow?

Protons merely define the number of electrons you have, beyond this they are not important. electrons about atoms exist that various energy stages known as quantums. When an electron goes from one quantum to another it either absorbs or releases energy. There are many many quantums available to any electron but their exact values are dependent on the number of protons at the atoms nucleolus. Every element therefore has its own unique 'ladder' of quantums. Now if you pump energy into oxygen and nitrogen atoms (or any element for that matter) (such as shining high energy light on them) then electrons will jump from a low energy quantum to a high energy quantum depending on the energy in the light supplied. If the light supplied is of a high energy character such as UV light then the electron skips several of the intermediate quantums and go shooting up the ladder to the appropriate high energy state. Once in a high energy state the electron now attempt to return to the low energy state from which they came. Now they could just simply release the same energy that took them up to the high energy state and return the same type of light that was shone upon them - or they could cascade down through all the intermediate energy levels and release light of various different frequencies. If the light you shine on the oxygen and nitrogen molecules (or any element for that matter) is of an invisible light such as UV and the light that is release is in the visible specturm then the Oxygen and Nitrogen atoms appear to glow of their own accord.


Why does nitrogen and oxygen react in a car engine?

Nitrogen and oxygen can react to form oxides of nitrogen. The reaction can occur whenever a combustion reaction takes place in the presence of nitrogen. It could take place in a car engine because it is where fuel combusts and the temperature within engines can be high. The products formed are NO (nitric oxide) and NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) which are of harm to the environment.

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Which element has the greater bond energy oxygen or notrogen?

Nitrogen typically has a greater bond energy than oxygen. This is because nitrogen forms a triple bond (N≡N) in its diatomic form, which is stronger than the double bond (O=O) found in molecular oxygen.


What element has the largest first ionization energy Oxygen Boron Nitrogen or Carbon?

Oxygen


Why does ionisation energy of nitrogen is greater than oxygen?

The ionization energy of nitrogen is greater than oxygen because nitrogen has a smaller atomic size and a greater number of protons in its nucleus, leading to stronger attraction between the nucleus and the outer electrons. This makes it more difficult to remove an electron from a nitrogen atom compared to an oxygen atom.


Why the ionization potential of nitrogen is greater than that of oxygen?

The ionization potential of nitrogen is greater than that of oxygen because nitrogen has a smaller atomic size and a higher effective nuclear charge compared to oxygen. This makes it more difficult to remove an electron from a nitrogen atom, requiring more energy.


Which element has a greater ionization out of Li and O?

Oxygen has a greater ionization energy than lithium. This is because oxygen has a stronger nuclear charge and more electron shielding compared to lithium, making it more difficult to remove an electron from an oxygen atom.


What is most important element for respiration?

carbon oxygen hydrogen nitrogen


What does not travel through matter?

Energy nitrogen and oxygen


What element with 5 electrons is in the outer energy level?

Nitrogen.


What is the element for 1s22s22p5?

Fluorine (F) with 7 outermost electrons


Why During combustion in air carbon sulfur and other non metals combines with oxygen not with nitrogen which is about 78 percent?

The bond between the two atoms in a nitrogen molecule is much stronger than the bond between the two atoms in an oxygen molecule. Therefore, the free energy change driving a reaction with oxygen is usually greater for reaction with oxygen, and the activation energy barrier is always lower, allowing the reaction with oxygen to proceed more rapidly, despite the greater concentration of nitrogen.


Is the average kinetic energy per molecule the same for oxygen and nitrogen molecules in air at a given temperature?

Yes, at a given temperature, the average kinetic energy per molecule is the same for oxygen and nitrogen molecules in air. This is because the kinetic energy of a gas molecule is determined by its temperature, and not its composition.


Why is the ionization energy of oxygen less than that of nitrogen even if oxygen is to the right hand side of nitrogen?

half filled P orbitals increase the stability resulting in higher ionization energy