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Atoms- Smallest Unit of Matter¬†

Atoms- Smallest Unit of Matter¬†

3. Chemical Principles of Microbiology / Atoms- Smallest Unit of Matter / Problem 6

Which of the following accurately states the distinction between atomic and molecular nitrogen?

A

Atomic nitrogen: single nitrogen atom, highly reactive; Molecular nitrogen: three bonded nitrogen atoms, less reactive

B

Atomic nitrogen: single nitrogen atom; less reactive; Molecular nitrogen: two bonded nitrogen atoms, highly reactive

C

Atomic nitrogen: present in abundant amounts on earth; Molecular nitrogen: not commonly found on earth

D

Atomic nitrogen: single nitrogen atom, highly reactive; Molecular nitrogen: two bonded nitrogen atoms, less reactive

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