Question

Nitrogen (N) and hydrogen (H) react with each other to produce ammonia (NH3). This reaction is shown in an equation as N2 + 3H2 → 2NH3. What is the ratio of nitrogen atoms to hydrogen atoms in ammonia?

Answer 1

1:3

1N:3H

Hence, NH3

Using the empirical formula to help.

Answer 2

Answer;

The ratio is 1:3

Explanation;

The formation of ammonia (NH3) from hydrogen (H2) and nitrogen (N2) gases according to the equation;

N2 + 3H2 → 2NH3

Molecules of hydrogen react with molecules of nitrogen in the ratio 3:1.

In other words, 1 molecule of ammonia consists of 1 atom of nitrogen (N) and 3 atoms of hydrogen (H). Basically, for ammonia the ratio of nitrogen atoms to hydrgen atoms (N:H) is always 1:3.