A friend is trying to balance the following equation: N2 + H2 NH3 He presents you

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A friend is trying to balance the following equation:
N2 + H2 → NH3
He presents you with his version of the “balanced” equation:
N + H3 → NH3
You immediately recognize that he has committed a serious error; however, he argues that there is nothing wrong, since the equation is balanced. What reason can you give to convince him that his “method” of balancing the equation is flawed?
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General Chemistry

ISBN: 978-1439043998

9th edition

Authors: Darrell Ebbing, Steven D. Gammon

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