everyday science MCQ #3922

The chemical name of laughing gas is:

everyday science MCQ #3922

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The chemical name of laughing gas is:

    • A) Nitric oxide
    • B) Nitrogen dioxide
    • C) Nitrogen pentoxide
    • D) Nitrous oxide

    Answer: Nitrous oxide

    Explanation: Laughing gas is nitrous oxide (N₂O); at low concentrations it induces a sense of euphoria and mild analgesia, which is why it earned this colloquial name.