Question
Check-in Question 2: In the Molecules simulation, suppose you are making ammonia by mixing equal amounts of N2 and H2 . How many N2 and H2 must be mixed together in order to have no H2 leftover after the reaction?
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GPT 3.5
To determine the number of N2 and H2 molecules required to have no H2 leftover after the reaction, we need to consider the balanced chemical equation for the formation of ammonia (NH3).
The balanced chemical equation for the reaction is:
N2 + 3H2 → 2NH3
According to the equation, 1 molecule of N2 reacts with 3 molecules of H2 to produce 2 molecules of NH3.
To ensure there is no H2 leftover after the reaction, we must have an equal number of H2 and N2 molecules. Therefore, for every 1 molecule of N2, we need 3 molecules of H2.
So, to have no H2 leftover after the reaction, the ratio of N2 to H2 molecules should be 1:3.
The balanced chemical equation for the reaction is:
N2 + 3H2 → 2NH3
According to the equation, 1 molecule of N2 reacts with 3 molecules of H2 to produce 2 molecules of NH3.
To ensure there is no H2 leftover after the reaction, we must have an equal number of H2 and N2 molecules. Therefore, for every 1 molecule of N2, we need 3 molecules of H2.
So, to have no H2 leftover after the reaction, the ratio of N2 to H2 molecules should be 1:3.