How many nitrogen atoms are in each formula unit of lead(II) nitrite Pb(NO2)2?

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anor277
Sep 27, 2016

Why 2 nitrogen atoms.

Explanation:

We have the one formula unit of lead nitrite, Pb(NO2)2. This is one lead atom, 2 nitrogen atoms, and 4 oxygen atoms. The bracketed part of the formula is expanded out on multiplication.

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