What is the difference between O & O2 - Chemistry Stack Exchange
Jan 9, 2017 · The common confusion here is that two very different things have the same name. O is a free oxygen atom and 2 O X 2 is two oxygen atoms chemically bound to form an oxygen molecule. …
Whats the difference between 2O and O2 [duplicate]
May 30, 2017 · I just saw something in a chemistry lesson what got me confused. What is the difference between $\\ce{2O}$ and $\\ce{O2}$? Thanks for the help!
Why do we call O2 oxygen? - Chemistry Stack Exchange
Nov 25, 2018 · But why do we call O2 oxygen is my question? I thought only an atom with 8 protons can be called oxygen?
orbitals - What is the origin of the differences between the MO …
Jul 18, 2014 · S-p mixing is the primary cause of the difference in the molecular orbitals of nitrogen and oxygen, which is influenced by the initial atomic orbital energies. The lighter second period elements …
Why is oxygen paramagnetic? - Chemistry Stack Exchange
May 3, 2016 · Paramagnetic molecules are molecules that have single electrons. When I draw the lewis structure of $\\ce{O2}$, it appears to be a diamagnetic structure. What makes it paramagnetic?
Enthalpy of formation of O2 - Chemistry Stack Exchange
Apr 13, 2025 · The enthalpy of formation of O2 is zero at any particular temperature. The element is already in its ''standard state'' . Also please note that as per IUPAC, there is no standard …
How to find the infrared absorption spectrum of O2 and N2?
Apr 17, 2024 · There is a good reason for not being able to find the mid-IR absorption spectra of nitrogen and oxygen. Their vibrations are infrared inactive. Infrared absorption peaks are observed …
What is the LUMO and HOMO in and O2 diatomic
Dec 11, 2021 · In the molecular orbital (MO) diagram for the O2 O 2 diatomic, the 2π∗g 2 π g ∗ contains two unpaired electrons. This is certainly the HOMO, as it is the highest molecular orbital with electrons.
combustion - Why are there two measurements for O2 concentration …
Jan 6, 2025 · Why is oxygen concentration in flue gases (biomass combustion, recovery boilers) reported in two forms: dry flue gases and wet flue gases? This raises several questions for me: Are …
redox - Half equations for H2O2 for its reducing and oxidising nature ...
May 1, 2014 · Is there a complete list of all the half equations for $\\ce{H2O2}$ - both oxidation and reduction, in acidic and alkaline conditions? I've looked on the internet but can't seem to find a list …