Which of the Following Is an Accurate Comparison of the Properties

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an accurate comparison of the properties of nitrogen and oxygen?

• A)Both oxygen and nitrogen form anions easily.
• B)Oxygen is a strong oxidizing agent while nitrogen is a strong reducing agent.
• C)Nitrogen uses more oxidation states in its compounds than oxygen does.
• D)Nitrogen is more reactive than oxygen.
• E)Nitrogen does not form naturally-occurring compounds, but oxygen does.

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