During a thunderstorm, the high temperature of a lightning bolt provides the activation energy for atmospheric gases to react. What is the first oxide of nitrogen formed?
Q1. During a thunderstorm, the high temperature of a lightning bolt provides the activation energy for atmospheric gases to react. What is the first oxide of nitrogen formed?
Answer: Nitric oxide (NO)
Explanation: Nitrogen and oxygen combine only at high temperatures (approx. 3000C) produced by lightning or electric arcs to form Nitric oxide (NO).