What is the difference between O & O2 - Chemistry Stack Exchange
Jan 9, 2017 · What is the difference between $\ce {O}$ and $\ce {O2}$. If C is carbon and then why $\ce {O2}$ is oxygen.
Why is oxygen an oxidizing agent? - Chemistry Stack Exchange
Feb 16, 2018 · Why are diatomic oxygen molecules STILL reactive especially with metallic elements like sodium and copper even at room temperature? You would think that since the …
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 …
inorganic chemistry - What is the n factor of H2O2 undergoing ...
Feb 26, 2021 · There is a lot of confusion about the n-factor of hydrogen peroxide in its disproportionation into water and oxygen. $$\ce {2H2O2 -> 2H2O + O2}$$ Some sources (1,2) …
Why is oxygen more stable than oxygen dication?
Feb 19, 2021 · According to molecular orbital theory (MOT), $\\ce{O2^2+}$ has a greater bond order than $\\ce{O2}$ and two less antibonding electrons. So why is molecular oxygen …
Oxidation of water — what is the half reaction for water?
Apr 11, 2017 · During the electrolysis of a solution of copper sulfate, copper is reduced to form a solid on the inert electrode while water is oxidised at the anode. What is the half equation for …
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!
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 …
Electrolysis of Water - Chemistry Stack Exchange
What is the mechanism for the electrolysis of water? I understand that hydrogen and oxygen gas are made, but how exactly does this happen when electrons are passed through water? A …
Why is an S-S bond stronger than an O-O bond?
Feb 28, 2016 · I'm wondering why exactly the single bond between two sulfur atoms is stronger than that of two oxygen atoms. According to this page, an $\ce {O-O}$ bond has an enthalpy …