What is the theoretical yield of ammonia (in grams) if 16.55 grams of nitrogen gas and 10.15 grams of hydrogen gas are allowed to react? The enthalpy of this reaction is 92.22 kj.

Chemistry
10th Edition
ISBN:9781305957404
Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Chapter13: Chemical Equilibrium
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 128IP: The hydrocarbon naphthalene was frequently used in mothballs until recently, when it was discovered...
icon
Related questions
icon
Concept explainers
Question

What is the theoretical yield of ammonia (in grams) if 16.55 grams of nitrogen gas and 10.15 grams of hydrogen gas are allowed to react? The enthalpy of this reaction is 92.22 kj.

Introduction:
While the majority component of air is nitrogen (N₂), the gas is very unreactive because of its stability due to the triple
bonds that hold the nitrogen atoms together. Nitrogen gas is, therefore, relatively unavailable for chemical reactions.
One of the few ways to "fix" nitrogen, making a nitrogen compound from the elemental nitrogen in the atmosphere, is
the Haber process (aka Haber-Bosch process). In this reaction, nitrogen gas combines with hydrogen gas to yield
ammonia. The enthalpy (AH) of this reaction is -92.22 kJ.
This process was discovered by the German chemist Fritz Haber in the early twentieth century. Through extensive
experimentation, Haber found the conditions that would produce adequate yields (at a temperature of about 500 °C and
a pressure of about 200 atm). This process holds a significant importance today because of its application in the
industrial production of ammonia-based fertilizer. In 1918, Haber received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work.
However, a lot of controversy followed the Nobel Prize award.
For this experiment, 16.55 grams of nitrogen gas and 10.15 grams of hydrogen gas are allowed to react in the reaction
vessel. The ammonia vapor that is produced is then condensed, liquefied, and collected into a collection vessel.
Transcribed Image Text:Introduction: While the majority component of air is nitrogen (N₂), the gas is very unreactive because of its stability due to the triple bonds that hold the nitrogen atoms together. Nitrogen gas is, therefore, relatively unavailable for chemical reactions. One of the few ways to "fix" nitrogen, making a nitrogen compound from the elemental nitrogen in the atmosphere, is the Haber process (aka Haber-Bosch process). In this reaction, nitrogen gas combines with hydrogen gas to yield ammonia. The enthalpy (AH) of this reaction is -92.22 kJ. This process was discovered by the German chemist Fritz Haber in the early twentieth century. Through extensive experimentation, Haber found the conditions that would produce adequate yields (at a temperature of about 500 °C and a pressure of about 200 atm). This process holds a significant importance today because of its application in the industrial production of ammonia-based fertilizer. In 1918, Haber received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work. However, a lot of controversy followed the Nobel Prize award. For this experiment, 16.55 grams of nitrogen gas and 10.15 grams of hydrogen gas are allowed to react in the reaction vessel. The ammonia vapor that is produced is then condensed, liquefied, and collected into a collection vessel.
Expert Solution
steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps with 2 images

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Thermochemistry
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, chemistry and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781305957404
Author:
Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Chemistry: An Atoms First Approach
Chemistry: An Atoms First Approach
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781305079243
Author:
Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781133611097
Author:
Steven S. Zumdahl
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Chemistry for Engineering Students
Chemistry for Engineering Students
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781337398909
Author:
Lawrence S. Brown, Tom Holme
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Living By Chemistry: First Edition Textbook
Living By Chemistry: First Edition Textbook
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781559539418
Author:
Angelica Stacy
Publisher:
MAC HIGHER
Chemistry: Matter and Change
Chemistry: Matter and Change
Chemistry
ISBN:
9780078746376
Author:
Dinah Zike, Laurel Dingrando, Nicholas Hainen, Cheryl Wistrom
Publisher:
Glencoe/McGraw-Hill School Pub Co