Nitrous Oxide
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Key Stage 3
Meaning
Nitrous Oxides are a group of gases whose molecules contain only Nitrogen and Oxygen atoms.
About Nitrous Oxides
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Nitrous Oxides are a group of gases whose molecules contain only Nitrogen and Oxygen atoms.
About Nitrous Oxides
- The Nitrous Oxides are:
- Dinitrogen Monoxide - N2O - an oxidising agent known as laughing gas.
- Nitrogen Oxide - NO - A highly toxic gas
- Nitrogen Dioxide - NO2 - A harmless gas
- Nitrous Oxides are made when fossil fuels are burned.
- Nitrous Oxides are released by volcanoes.
- Nitrous Oxides cause acid rain.