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Study of Compounds — Ammonia — Question 14

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Question 14

The diagram given below describes the manufacturing process of a gas.

The diagram given below describes the manufacturing process of a gas. Ammonia, Concise Chemistry Solutions ICSE Class 10

(a) Name the process.

(b) Identify A, B and C.

(c) State the ratio of A and B

(d) Write the equation involved with their respective conditions.

(e) How is the product separated from unreacted reactants ?

Answer

(a) Haber's process

(b)
    A — Nitrogen
    B — Hydrogen
    C — Liquid ammonia

(c) Ratio of A and B is 1:3

(d)
Reaction:
N2 + 3H2 ⇌ 2NH3 + heat

Favorable Conditions:

Temperature450-500°C
PressureAbove 200 atm
CatalystFinely divided iron
PromoterTraces of molybdenum or Al2O3

(e) Product is separated from unreacted reactants by Liquification. Ammonia is liquified easily as compared to nitrogen and hydrogen.