Final answer:
The product of the balanced equation N₂ + 3H₂ = 2NH₃ consists of 8 atoms in total, as each NH₃ molecule has 4 atoms (1 nitrogen and 3 hydrogens) and there are 2 molecules produced.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question asks about the total number of atoms in the product of the given chemical equation N₂ + 3H₂ = 2NH₃. The correct balanced chemical equation, according to stoichiometry, is N₂(g) + 3H₂(g) → 2NH₃(g). In this reaction, one nitrogen molecule (N₂) reacts with three hydrogen molecules (3H₂) to create two molecules of ammonia (2NH₃). The molecule of ammonia (NH₃) consists of one nitrogen atom and three hydrogen atoms. Therefore, each molecule of NH₃ has a total of 4 atoms. Since the equation produces two molecules of ammonia, the total number of atoms in the product is 2 molecules × 4 atoms/molecule = 8 atoms in total.