I am using the CMOS 4002 which is a dual 4-input NOR gate. I am using one the gate on one side of the chip, the other side is unused. Do I still need to hold the inputs low on the unused gate? If so, would it work to connect the 4 inputs of the gate to the output of that gate (would this hold them all low?).

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CMOS unused inputs should always be tied High or Low.
If an inverting type gate, where the output would be Low if the input was tied High, I tie that input Low so the output is High.

Dont tie unused inputs back to the output of a gate.

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Thanks, I've connected all 4 inputs to the positive supply rail (that was a lot easier for my circuit than connecting them to the ground)