N2O Lewis Structure - Nitrous Oxide

This chemistry video tutorial explains how to draw the lewis structure of N2O also known as Nitrous Oxide or Dinitrogen Monoxide. It also covers the molecular geometry, hybridization, resonance structures, and formal charges of N2O.

Molecular Geometry - Formula Sheet:

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How To Draw Lewis Structures:

VSEPR Theory:

Molecular Geometry:

Lewis Dot Structures:

Lewis Structures of Ionic Compounds:

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Octet Rule Exceptions:

Resonance Structures:

Polar and Nonpolar Molecules:

Formal Charge Calculations:

Lewis Structures - Mega Review:

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Hybridization of Atomic Orbitals:

Molecular Orbital Theory:

Dipole Dipole Forces of Attraction:

Hydrogen Bonding:

Unit Cell Chemistry:

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Final Exams and Video Playlists:

Full-Length Videos and Worksheets:

[lekiahbanda]

Thanks so much for this video. I am just from arguing with my college mate about the best structure. Your handwork is helping many people sir. Keep it burning as usual. From Zambia-Africa.

[georgesadler]

Professor Organic Chemistry Tutor, this is another great video on how to draw the classic Lewis structure of Dinitrogen Monoxide in AP/General Chemistry. I really enjoyed this video from start to finish. This is an error free video/lecture on YouTube TV with the Organic Chemistry Tutor.

[Xyghehe]

Thank you so much sir for such a great explanation....Love from India ❤

[maxamedaxmedn]

Thanks always
You are helping us to learn
Easily

[centipedeslikedeathmetal]

Thanks for this, doing a project for laughing gas(n2o) and this helped a lotttr

[arad]

I'm Literally Cheating on my Exam Thnks lol

[navithang]

Why can't u put two bond with Oxygen and 1 bond with nitrogen

[sidsdabest]

Hey i have one more explanation for 2nd and 3rd structure!!!
See max covalency of N is 5 thus 1 bond 2 lone or 3 bond 1 lone or 4 bond all possible


BUT in 2nd it is 2 bond 2 lone
Total =6
Thus not as stable as 3rd one where all covalency are met

[abionajoseph]

You omitted an electron for the central nitrogen atom. Why? You only used four of its valence electron. Why did you put the last one?

[nizarkoussa]

If we are in an exam, do we have to write each one to find the formal charge or is there a shortcut?

[sudheerthunga]

Hey are there any videos on Inert Pair effect?

[saravanakumark]

Suggestion for A video; please make chemistry videos from the syllabus of IIT JAM exam.. One of the toughest exams in India.. Please..

[farmer-vmxdyxp]

This particular molecule is linear and that it goes against what would be the best balance of formal charges. What is a logical way to make sense for why it is a linear molecule when a better one can be obtained from a bent molecule?

When I first did this structure on my own I got (:N:) - (N:) = (:O:)
Central nitrogen with 3 bonds and the molecule ends up being bent
The formal charges actually balance out better than linear. All 3 elements are neutral FC.

Is it a normal pattern for the diatomics to tend toward maintaining their same bonds even within a bigger molecule (if they are the central atom)? Is that why it makes any sense for the N to N to maintain that triple bond?

Thanks for any logical help

[gabtv]

does anybody think Organic chem tut have a soft voice that u cant hear him anymore?

[wolfoxdragon]

Anyone knoe why it can't be N-N=N with two free electrons in the central N and 4 on each of the other atoms? The FC balances out for every atom

[adeolapraise]

Good evening, please what software do you use to make your teaching videos

[MISFIEDT]

Won't it make N has 9 electrons now because it makes 4 bonds? It has 5 on its own already, adding 4 bonds means adding 4 more.

[SurinderSingh-xhwn]

i thought oxygen would go in the middle since its more electronegativen

[anme]

im gonna cry this is the worst lewis structure ive ever had to do i spent 20 minutes trying to figure out how any of this shit makes sense