What is the effect of temperature, pressure and catalyst on ammonia synthesis process?
The Ammonia synthesis reaction is
N2(g) + 3H2(g) = 2NH3(g)
Effect of temperature
H = - 92 kJ/mol
This reaction is exothermic
From the Le Chatelier's Principle, to produce more NH3 low temperature favors the forward reaction.
Effect of pressure
Moles of reactants (4) > moles of products (2)
From the Le Chatelier's Principle, increase the pressure will yield the maximum amount of NH3
Effect of catalyst
catalyst is used to speed up the reaction rate. It does not effect the equilibrium and yield of the NH3.
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