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![**Nitrogen Dioxide and Its Role in Smog and Acid Rain**
A common pollutant in smog is nitrogen dioxide, NO₂. This gas has a reddish-brown color and contributes to the red-brown hue associated with this type of air pollution. In addition to its role in smog, nitrogen dioxide is a precursor to acid rain. When rain interacts with air containing NO₂, it dissolves and undergoes the following chemical reaction:
\[ 3\text{NO}_2(g) + \text{H}_2\text{O} \rightarrow \text{NO}(g) + 2\text{H}^+(aq) + 2\text{NO}_3^-(aq) \]
**Question:**
In this reaction, which element is reduced and which is oxidized?
- H is both reduced and oxidized.
- O is oxidized and H is reduced.
- O is oxidized and N is reduced.
- N is both reduced and oxidized.
- N is oxidized and H is reduced.
- N is oxidized and O is reduced.
**Explanation:**
This question explores the concepts of reduction and oxidation (redox reactions) in a chemical context. Understanding which elements gain or lose electrons will help in identifying the changes in oxidation states.](https://content.bartleby.com/qna-images/question/1ef7f5eb-3b23-4b84-b4d5-64fb4f7f54de/1dcc4db0-0410-46c4-a700-63c0ad95cc08/ntrx9rb_thumbnail.jpeg)
Transcribed Image Text:**Nitrogen Dioxide and Its Role in Smog and Acid Rain**
A common pollutant in smog is nitrogen dioxide, NO₂. This gas has a reddish-brown color and contributes to the red-brown hue associated with this type of air pollution. In addition to its role in smog, nitrogen dioxide is a precursor to acid rain. When rain interacts with air containing NO₂, it dissolves and undergoes the following chemical reaction:
\[ 3\text{NO}_2(g) + \text{H}_2\text{O} \rightarrow \text{NO}(g) + 2\text{H}^+(aq) + 2\text{NO}_3^-(aq) \]
**Question:**
In this reaction, which element is reduced and which is oxidized?
- H is both reduced and oxidized.
- O is oxidized and H is reduced.
- O is oxidized and N is reduced.
- N is both reduced and oxidized.
- N is oxidized and H is reduced.
- N is oxidized and O is reduced.
**Explanation:**
This question explores the concepts of reduction and oxidation (redox reactions) in a chemical context. Understanding which elements gain or lose electrons will help in identifying the changes in oxidation states.
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