Plants convert nitrogen into ammonia. This biological nitrogen fixation is effected by enzymes called nitrogenases. The enzymes assist in the transfer of electrons. The unbalanced reaction equation is What is the stoichiometric coefficient for ammonia in the balanced reaction equation?
A)1
B)2
C)4
D)6

Question

Plants convert nitrogen into ammonia. This biological nitrogen fixation is effected by enzymes called nitrogenases. The enzymes assist in the transfer of electrons. The unbalanced reaction equation is  What is the stoichiometric coefficient for ammonia in the balanced reaction equation?
A)1 
B)2 
C)4 
D)6

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The balanced equation for the conversion of nitrogen into ammonia is N2 + 8H+ + 8e- → 2NH3. This shows that the stoichiometric coefficient for ammonia is 2.

Plants Convert Nitrogen into Ammonia