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Industrial reaction conditions for the production of ammonia is as shown below in the graph:

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Describe how the yield changes as the pressure is increased.

Important Questions on Balance

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Industrial reaction conditions for the production of ammonia is as shown below in the graph:

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The ideal temperature used by Haber is approximately 450° C. Outline the reasons why a higher temperature would be used to increase production of ammonia instead of a lower temperature.

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Industrial reaction conditions for the production of ammonia is as shown below in the graph:

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 A pressure of 200 atm is used during the process. Why does industry not use a much higher pressure to maximise yield?

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Industrial reaction conditions for the production of ammonia is as shown below in the graph:

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Explain with reference to the position of the equilibrium why increasing the pressure of this closed system favours the forward reaction. 

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How do you test for the presence of ammonia gas?
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What do you observe when the test tube of ammonium chloride is heated?
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When the test tube of ammonium chloride is heated, a white solid is observed at the top of the test tube. Can you identify the substance?
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When the test tube of ammonium chloride is heated, a white solid is observed at the top of the test tube. Explain why this solid has reformed away from the source of heat?
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The Haber's process describes the industrial production of ammonia gas on a large scale: N2g+3H2g            2NH3g; H°=-92 kJ mol-1. Predict the effect of the following change on the position of the equilibrium in the process.

Nitrogen gas is added to the system at equilibrium.