1) Write the balanced equation to state the molar ratios:
3H2(g) + N2(g) → 2NH3(g)
=> molar ratios = 3 mol H2 : 1 mol N2 : 2 mol NH3
What volume of nitrogen is needed to produce 250.0 L of ammonia gas at STP?
First, convert the 250.0 L of NH3 to number of moles at STP .
Use the fact that 1 mole of gas at STP occupies 22.4 L
=> 250.0 L * 1mol/22.4 L = 11.16 L
Second, use the molar ratio to find the number of moles of N2 that produces 11.16 L of NH3
=> 11.16 L NH3 * [1 mol N2 / 2 mol NH3] = 5.58 mol N2
Third, convert 5.58 mol N2 into liters at STP
=> 5.58 mol N2 * [22.4 L/mol] = 124.99 liters
Answer: 124,99 liters
What volume of hydrogen is needed to produce 2.50 mol NH3 at STP?
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First, find the number of moles of H2 that produce 2.50 mol by using the molar ratios:
2.50 mol NH3 * [3mol H2 / 2 mol NH3] = 3.75 mol H2
Second, convert the number of moles to liters of gas at STP:
3.75 mol * 22.4 L/mol =Â 84 liters of H2
Answer: 84 liters
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