Balancing N2 + O2 → NO2

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How to Balance:

N2 + O2 → NO2

Word equation: Nitrogen gas + Oxygen gas → Nitrogen dioxide

Type of Chemical Reaction: For this reaction we have a combination reaction.

Balancing Strategies: In this combination (also called synthesis) reaction N2 is combining with O2 to form NO2.






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When balancing chemical equations our goal is to have the same number of each type of atom on both sides of the equation.

Only change the coefficients (these are the numbers in front substances).
Coefficients are the numbers in front of the molecule.
Never change the subscripts (the small numbers after elements).
Coefficients are the numbers in front of the molecule.

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