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yetyetty1234567890
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Why can't i do reaction

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HNO2 + H = H2 + NO2
What is wrong?
It says it is two reactions!
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Re: Why can't i do reaction

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H alone is not existing. Only H2.
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But H+O=H2O works
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No, this is also wrong
Correct is 2 H2 + O2 => 2 H2O
All gaseous elements beside the noble gases exist bimolecular. Also H2, N2, O2, F2, Cl2, also the other halogenes Br2 and I2.
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ChenBeier wrote: Mon Oct 02, 2023 1:37 am No, this is also wrong
Correct is 2 H2 + O2 => 2 H2O
All gaseous elements beside the noble gases exist bimolecular. Also H2, N2, O2, F2, Cl2, also the other halogenes Br2 and I2.
I know, but if you type H+O=H2O it will work
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Type where and what will work?
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