Transcript text: what is the name for the compound $\mathrm{NO}_{2}$?
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Identify the Compound Name
The chemical formula \(\mathrm{NO}_{2}\) represents a compound consisting of one nitrogen atom and two oxygen atoms. This compound is commonly known as nitrogen dioxide.
Step 2: Determine the Number of Oxygen Atoms
The subscript "2" in the chemical formula \(\mathrm{NO}_{2}\) indicates that there are two oxygen atoms in each molecule of nitrogen dioxide.
Final Answer
The name of the compound \(\mathrm{NO}_{2}\) is \(\boxed{\text{nitrogen dioxide}}\).
The number of oxygen atoms per molecule is \(\boxed{2}\).