Question

Hydrogen and nitrogen combine to form ammonia. When nitrogen and hydrogen bond, nitrogen pulls the electrons from hydrogen toward itself. Which statement about the reactants is correct?(1 point)
Responses

Hydrogen is oxidized, and nitrogen is reduced.
Hydrogen is oxidized, and nitrogen is reduced.

Hydrogen gains electrons, and nitrogen is reduced.
Hydrogen gains electrons, and nitrogen is reduced.

Hydrogen is oxidized, and nitrogen loses electrons.
Hydrogen is oxidized, and nitrogen loses electrons.

Hydrogen is reduced, and nitrogen is oxidized.

Answer 1

Hydrogen is oxidized, and nitrogen is reduced.

Explanation: In NH3, N (more electronegative) pulls electrons toward itself, so N is reduced (0 → −3) and H is oxidized (0 → +1).