Molecular Formula of Nitrite: NO2

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The discussion centers around the molecular formula of nitrite, specifically addressing its chemical representation and related concepts in chemistry.

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  • Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant asks for the molecular formula of nitrite.
  • Another participant states that nitrite is represented as NO2, while nitrate is NO3.
  • A third participant corrects the previous claims, stating that NO2 is nitrogen (IV) oxide, implying a misunderstanding of the terminology.
  • One participant introduces the idea of nitrite potentially being an ion and questions whether it is electron deficient or has an excess electron.
  • Another participant emphasizes the importance of considering charges in the discussion.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the classification and representation of nitrite, with no consensus reached on the terminology or implications of charges.

Contextual Notes

There are unresolved aspects regarding the definitions and implications of charges associated with nitrite and nitrate.

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what is the molecular formula of nitrite
 
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Nitrate:
NO3
Nitrite:
NO2
 
Rajini said:
Nitrate:
NO3
Nitrite:
NO2

Close, but technically incorrect. NO2 is nitrogen (IV) oxide.

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Hi,
Chemistry is always crazy!
May is it ion. Electron deficient or excess electron ?
 
Nothing crazy here. You can't ignore charges.

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