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Question
Explain the difference between 2N and N2.
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Solution
N2 is the chemical formula of nitrogen gas. It shows that two atoms of nitrogen form chemical bond to give one molecule of nitrogen gas.
2N, on the other hand, represents two atoms of nitrogen, which are not chemically bonded.
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