Question

The following reactions are carried out :

A : Nitrogen + metal $\to$ compound X.

B : X +water $\to$ ammonia +another compound.

C : Ammonia + metal oxide $\to$ metal+ water +$N_2$.

One metal that can be used for reaction A is magnesium.

(a) Write the formula of the compound X formed.

(b) Write the correctly balanced equation for reaction B where X is the compound formed.

(c) What property of ammonia is demonstrated by reaction C ?

Answer 1

(a) Magnesium nitride, the formula is Mg₃N₂

(b) Mg₃N₂ + 6H₂O → 3Mg(OH)₂ + 2NH₃ ↑.

(c) Reducing property.