What statement about nitrogen is not consistent with its chemistry? A)It is a colorless,odorless,tasteless gas. B)It makes up 78% of the earth's atmosphere by volume. C)It is the most volatile component of liquid air with a boiling point of -196°C. D)It readily reacts with hydrogen to form NH₃ that is used in fertilizers.

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Nitrogen does not readily react with hydrogen to form NH₃. The correct compound formed from the reaction of nitrogen and hydrogen is ammonia (NH3), which is commonly used in fertilizers.

What Statement About Nitrogen Is Not Consistent with Its Chemistry