Question

If nitrogen and hydrogen combine in a combustion reaction, what would the product of the reaction be?

CH4 + 2O2 →
2 + 2H2O

Answer 1

When nitrogen (N₂) and hydrogen (H₂) combine, they can react to form ammonia (NH₃) in a synthesis reaction, rather than a combustion reaction. The balanced equation for the synthesis of ammonia from nitrogen and hydrogen is:

\[ N_2 + 3H_2 \rightarrow 2NH_3 \]

However, your provided equation seems related to the combustion of methane (CH₄). The complete combustion reaction for methane is:

\[ CH_4 + 2O_2 \rightarrow CO_2 + 2H_2O \]

If you are looking for the products of a different reaction involving nitrogen and hydrogen specifically, then ammonia (NH₃) would be the relevant product as shown above. Please clarify if you meant a different type of reaction or if you would like more information on combustion reactions.