Chemistry · General Introduction: Electronic configuration and general trends in physical and chemical properties of elements across the periods and down the groups

Which of the following is a property of nitrogen?

Which of the following is a property of nitrogen?

  • A. Supports combustion
  • B. Allows combustion
  • C. Supports but does not allow combustion
  • D. Neither supports nor allows combustion

Step-by-step solution

Nitrogen is a non-reactive gas at room temperature; it does not support combustion because it is not an oxidizer, and it does not allow combustion as it does not react with burning substances. Thus, it neither supports nor allows combustion.
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