When Lightning Strikes,nitrogen Molecules $\mathrm { N } _ { 2 }$

question 155

Multiple Choice

When lightning strikes,nitrogen molecules, $\mathrm { N } _ { 2 }$ ,and oxygen molecules, $\mathrm { O } _ { 2 }$ ,in the air react to form nitrates, $\mathrm { NO } _ { 3 }$ ?,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 \(\mathrm { N } _ { 2 }\) and \(\mathrm { O } _ { 2 }\) molecules are broken to form the \(\mathrm { NO } _ { 3 } ^ { - }\)

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