why is NO called Nitric oxide and not Nitrogen monoxide and CaO called Calcium oxide and not calcium monoxide?
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NO means one atom of oxygen. So, this means nitrogen monoxide. Thats why no need to write Nitrogen monoxide and instead we cam write nitric oxide. Similarly, CaO means One atom oxygen which means
. So, its better to call it calcium oxide
cluna:
Ok...thnks...that means there is no difference in calling it Nitrogen monoxide and Nitric oxide?
thats just because i was asked this question....
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