The atomic symbols of nitrogen and oxygen are n and o, respectively. the chemical formula of a particular substance is no2. which of the following is a correct description of the substance? a. a compound made up of 2 nitrogen atoms and 2 oxygen atoms b. an element made up of 2 nitrogen atoms and 2 oxygen atoms c. a compound made up of 1 nitrogen atom and 2 oxygen atoms d. an element made up of 1 nitrogen atom and 1 oxygen atom

The correct answer is option C.

Explanation:

Atomic symbol of nitrogen = N

Atomic symbol of oxygen = O

In the chemical formula =

The given molecular formula of compound indicate its one molecule is made up of 1 nitrogen atom and 2 oxygen atoms.

explanation: it gains negative electrons, therefore becoming negatively charged. as charge cannot be created, nor destroyed, only transferred, this leaves the wool positive. now that they have opposite charges, the two items attract.