HELP PLEASE! The more bonds an atom can make, the more likely it is to combie with other atoms in different ways.
Which element is most likely able to make the greatest variety of bonds?
a. nitrogen
b. hydrogen
c. oxygen
d. carbon

a. nitrogen

Explanation:

Nitrogen comprises of five valence electrons in its outermost shell which enables it to form triple, double and single bonds with other atoms. It can share three electrons with other nitrogen atom and form a covalent bond. Moreover, nitrogen can form multiple bonds with itself and with other elements due to its small size and high electronegativity. Nitrogen, carbon, fluorine, and oxygen are the elements with which nitrogen can form bonding.

the equation that correctly represent the reaction for formation of ammonia is

n2+ 3h2 → 2nh3 (answer d)

1 mole of nitrogen gas (n2) react with 3 moles of hydrogen gas (h2) to form 2 moles of ammonia ( nh3). this is in a process known as haber process were iron is used as a catalyst and reaction take place that a higher temperature and pressure. the process is exothermic hence energy is released.

2fe + 3h2so4 -> fe2(so4)3 + 3h2

it is necessary to balance equations in order to get the proper amount of reactants as well as products in order not to make a miscalculation.

you cannot change the subscripts as that would change the substance itself. for instance, diatomic elements such as h2 only have the subscript two when a gas. another example would be so4, if you were to change the subscript, the element would no longer be sulfate.

we change the coefficients instead as that only changes the number of molecules rather than the substance itself.

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