Nitrogen fixation is an energy-demanding process because of the strong ________ bond between the two nitrogen atoms in the N₂ molecule. A) single covalent B) double covalent C) triple covalent D) ionic E) hydrogen

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The strong triple covalent bond between the two nitrogen atoms in the N₂ molecule makes it very stable and difficult to break apart. This stability requires a significant amount of energy to be put into the process of nitrogen fixation in order to break the bond and convert the elemental nitrogen into a form usable by plants and other organisms.

Nitrogen Fixation Is an Energy-Demanding Process Because of the Strong