Question

When nitrogen (N₂) reacts with sodium (Na), sodium nitride (Na₃N) is formed. The balanced equation for the reaction would be:

A. N₂ + Na Na₃N
B. N₂ + 3Na Na₃N
C. N₂ + Na 2 Na₃N
D. N₂ + 6 Na 2 Na₃N

Answer 1

The balanced equation for the reaction between nitrogen (N₂) and sodium (Na) to form sodium nitride (Na₃N) is N₂ + 3Na → 2Na₃N. The coefficients indicate the mole ratio required for the reaction to occur.

Step-by-step explanation:

The balanced equation for the reaction between nitrogen (N₂) and sodium (Na) to form sodium nitride (Na₃N) is:

N₂ + 3Na → 2Na₃N

The coefficients in a balanced equation indicate the mole ratio required for the reaction to occur. In this case, one molecule of N₂ reacts with three atoms of Na to produce two molecules of Na₃N.