The formula of ammonia is NH3 but for water, the formula is H20. Why H is in different position?
2006-10-21 13:55:27 · 5 answers · asked by wk c 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
the 1st element list usually has a positive valence or xidation state. The end elements usually an negative one. Thus the H in NH3 is negative and the H in H2O is positive. Hydrogen can both gain or lose 1 electron
2006-10-21 14:50:10 · answer #1 · answered by The Cheminator 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dihydrogen oxide is another way of just saying WATER. Water is H20. so then dihydrogen oxide is H20. (you can tell since di means 2 and since its in front of hydrogen, it means there are 2 Hydrogens, so there is a subscript 2 for H and oxide is just an oxygen.
2016-05-22 08:38:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i believe it is due to the type of bonding that takes place between the two elements, and which elements lose or gain electrons in the process.
2006-10-21 14:07:24 · answer #3 · answered by I Like Cheese 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried reading your chemistry book.
2006-10-21 13:56:47 · answer #4 · answered by D.J 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
know the chimical composition.....
2006-10-21 13:56:58 · answer #5 · answered by Life Dynamics 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋