Chemistry
Grade-9
Easy

Question

What is the correct name of the compound NO2?

  1. Nitrogen oxide
  2. Mononitrogen dioxide
  3. Nitrogen dioxide
  4. Dinitrogen monoxide

hintHint:

Two oxygen atoms are present, the prefix should be di.

The correct answer is: Nitrogen dioxide


    • In a chemical formula, cations are written first followed by anions.
    • The prefix gives information about the number of ions present.
    • The compound NO2 is named Nitrogen dioxide.