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chickenmanq · 09-22-2002, 10:50 AM

So I was talking to the professors in the chemistry building a bit ago (called to fix a leaky chemical trough, it's 30 years old, the whole building is falling apart.)  Anyway I was double-checking the chemical designation for NAAAWWWZZ!

It's NO.  NO2, as I previously thought it was (I feel soo silly) would be Nitrogen Dioxide.  Talked to another source, and she said while the actual laughing gas is NO, she thinks what they stick in cars is a combo of NO, NO2, & NO3.  Just thought you all would like to know.

GotDriftS14 · 09-22-2002, 02:02 PM

just say NO to NO...
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*ca18guy* · 09-22-2002, 02:25 PM

Umm nitrous is N2O, 2 parts nitrogen 1 parts oxygen  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/eh.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':eh:'>

*DSC* · 09-22-2002, 03:02 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (ca18guy @ Sep. 21 2002,5:25)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Umm nitrous is N2O, 2 parts nitrogen 1 parts oxygen <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/eh.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':eh:'></td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
I'm gona get that tattoed on my arm, N2O.  I always call it NO2 (looking almost like nos, i think thats what gets me)
Also, I thought oxide meant 2 oxygen...i never really had chemistry though, so i dono.

*ca18guy* · 09-22-2002, 03:25 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (DSC @ Sep. 23 2002,10:02)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (ca18guy @ Sep. 21 2002,5:25)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Umm nitrous is N2O, 2 parts nitrogen 1 parts oxygen <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/eh.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':eh:'></td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
I'm gona get that tattoed on my arm, N2O. I always call it NO2 (looking almost like nos, i think thats what gets me)
Also, I thought oxide meant 2 oxygen...i never really had chemistry though, so i dono.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
I think oxide just means the presence of oxygen in the chemical. I dunno though.

240Driver39 · 09-22-2002, 04:42 PM

Yeah, oxide means the presence of oxygen in the compound, but the technical name for it is dinitrogen monoxide.  Nitrous oxide is another name used for itfor it.

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09-22-2002, 10:50 AM	#1
chickenmanq Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,000 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	So I was talking to the professors in the chemistry building a bit ago (called to fix a leaky chemical trough, it's 30 years old, the whole building is falling apart.)  Anyway I was double-checking the chemical designation for NAAAWWWZZ! It's NO.  NO2, as I previously thought it was (I feel soo silly) would be Nitrogen Dioxide.  Talked to another source, and she said while the actual laughing gas is NO, she thinks what they stick in cars is a combo of NO, NO2, & NO3.  Just thought you all would like to know. __________________ <img src=http://dana.ucc.nau.edu/~mka/av620b.jpg> -"Yeah? Well Your Mom Drives A Civic Type R!" 81 Honda Accord Hatchback. EK1 engine. 78 Datsun 620. L20B engine. I'll try to have pics soon. Check the website for more. http://dana.ucc.nau.edu/~mka

09-22-2002, 02:02 PM	#2
GotDriftS14 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: San Jose Age: 38 Posts: 556 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	just say NO to NO... <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/lookaround.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':look:'> __________________

09-22-2002, 03:02 PM	#4
DSC New Title Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: VA Posts: 3,454 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (ca18guy @ Sep. 21 2002,5:25)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Umm nitrous is N2O, 2 parts nitrogen 1 parts oxygen <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/eh.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':eh:'></td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> I'm gona get that tattoed on my arm, N2O.  I always call it NO2 (looking almost like nos, i think thats what gets me) Also, I thought oxide meant 2 oxygen...i never really had chemistry though, so i dono. __________________

09-22-2002, 04:42 PM	#6
240Driver39 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Charleston, SC Age: 36 Posts: 1,076 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: 240Driver39 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Yeah, oxide means the presence of oxygen in the compound, but the technical name for it is dinitrogen monoxide.  Nitrous oxide is another name used for itfor it. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sleeping.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':zzzz:'> ...hey wake up! __________________ 1991 240sx SE, 5spd fastback

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09-22-2002, 02:25 PM	#3
ca18guy Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Clearwater FL Age: 39 Posts: 3,226 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ca18guy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Umm nitrous is N2O, 2 parts nitrogen 1 parts oxygen  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/eh.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':eh:'>

09-22-2002, 03:25 PM	#5
ca18guy Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Clearwater FL Age: 39 Posts: 3,226 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ca18guy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (DSC @ Sep. 23 2002,10:02)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (ca18guy @ Sep. 21 2002,5:25)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Umm nitrous is N2O, 2 parts nitrogen 1 parts oxygen <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/eh.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':eh:'></td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> I'm gona get that tattoed on my arm, N2O. I always call it NO2 (looking almost like nos, i think thats what gets me) Also, I thought oxide meant 2 oxygen...i never really had chemistry though, so i dono.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> I think oxide just means the presence of oxygen in the chemical. I dunno though.