Question

determine whether the following equation is balanced- n₂ + 4 h₂ → 2 nh₃ the equation is not balanced because there are two atoms of nitrogen in the products and reactants. the equation is not balanced because there are more hydrogen atoms in the reactants than the products. the equation is balanced. the equation is not balanced because there are more hydrogen atoms in the products than the reactants.

Explanation:

Step1: Count nitrogen atoms

On the left - hand side (reactants), in $N_2$, the number of nitrogen atoms is 2. On the right - hand side (products), in $2NH_3$, the number of nitrogen atoms is $2\times1 = 2$.

Step2: Count hydrogen atoms

On the left - hand side, in $4H_2$, the number of hydrogen atoms is $4\times2=8$. On the right - hand side, in $2NH_3$, the number of hydrogen atoms is $2\times3 = 6$. Since $8
eq6$, there are more hydrogen atoms in the reactants than in the products.

Answer:

The equation is not balanced because there are more hydrogen atoms in the reactants than the products.