2007-06-13 11:31:35 · 6 answers · asked by kristen m 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Nitrogen is inert at room temperature because of its triple N to N bond.
- Hydrogen mixed with nitrogen at room temperature will result in no reaction, as there is not enough energy present to break nitrogen's triple bond.
- But if you heat the vessel containing it at the right temperature, pressure, and add an iron catalyst you can make ammonia (NH3).
- This is the essence of the Haber process, for more information visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haber_process
2007-06-13 12:39:45 · answer #1 · answered by Tsumego 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
N2+3H2=2 NH3
2007-06-13 11:45:37 · answer #2 · answered by biljana v 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At room temperature and atmospheric pressure, nothing happens when the two gasses are mixed. However, at high temperature and pressure (450C, 200atm), in the presence of an iron oxide catalyst, the production of ammonia is thermodynamically advantageous.
2007-06-13 12:11:53 · answer #3 · answered by Bigsky_52 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing. Of course, if you want to add some heat and pressure and a suitable catalyst, you can make ammonia.
2007-06-13 15:34:03 · answer #4 · answered by cattbarf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nothing special, our atmosphere is full of n2 and h2
2007-06-13 11:38:13 · answer #5 · answered by a rob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nydrogen?
2007-06-13 11:39:43 · answer #6 · answered by Tony D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋