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Nomenclature of Covalent Compounds — Quiz

Question 1 • Chemistry

Which is the formula for nitrogen trihydride?

Answer
A
3 NH
B
NH sub 3
C
cap n sub 3 cap h sub 3
D
cap n sub 3 cap h

Explanation

Nitrogen’s chemical symbol is N, and hydrogen’s symbol is H. The prefix “tri-” means three, so nitrogen trihydride contains one nitrogen atom and three hydrogen atoms: NH₃. The correct choice is NH sub 3.

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