In the equation #N_2(g) + 3H_2(g) -> 2NH_3(g)#, 8.5 grams of hydrogen and 15.8 grams of nitrogen react to form ammonia. How many grams of ammonia are produced?
1 Answer
Dec 31, 2015
Find the limiting reagent.
Explanation:
Moles of
Moles of
Dihydrogen is the reagent in excess (clearly!). Given that dinitrogen is the limiting reagent, at most I can form
If I have formed
You might already know that this is probably the most important reaction on the planet. An industrialist would have an orgasm if he could achieve such yields.