Top Posters
Since Sunday
y
2
s
2
a
1
w
1
w
1
i
1
m
1
s
1
c
1
k
1
1
m
1
Home Q & A Board Science-Related Homework Help Physics
New Topic  
einsteindude einsteindude
wrote...
Go to Answer
Posts: 5058
Rep: 29 1
9 years ago
When lightning strikes, nitrogen molecules, N2, and oxygen molecules, O2, in the air react to form nitrates, NO3-, which come down in the rain to help fertilize the soil. Is this this an example of oxidation or reduction?
A) The formation of nitrates is an example of oxidation.
B) The formation of nitrates is an example of reduction.
C) Both. The nitrogen is oxidized as it reacts with the oxygen while the oxygen is reduced.
D) Neither. Although the bonds of both the N2 and O2 molecules are broken to form the NO3-, neither oxidation nor reduction occurs.
Textbook 
Conceptual Physical Science

Conceptual Physical Science


Edition: 6th
Authors:
Read 619 times
2 Replies
Replies
Answer accepted by topic starter
bSharpbSharp
wrote...
#1
Top Poster
Posts: 3706
Rep: 309 0
9 years ago
Sign in or Sign up in seconds to unlock everything for free
More solutions for this book are available here
ngive

Related Topics

wrote...
#2
9 years ago
Super! Don't forget to mark my post as best answer Grinning Face
New Topic      
Quick Reply
Explore
Post your homework questions and get free online help from our incredible volunteers
  1135 People Browsing
 175 Signed Up Today
Start New Topic Take the Tour CoursesNew Study Tools Topics Trending Browse by Textbook
Live Chat
Related Images
  
 198
  
 296
  
 228
Your Opinion
Which 'study break' activity do you find most distracting?
Votes: 820
Previous poll results: Should Ph.D.'s be addressed as doctors?