Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Fertilisers

Fertilisers — practice question

This question concerns nitrogen and its compounds. Nitrogen exists as molecules with the formula N$_2$.
(a)[2]

In Fig. 4.1, complete the dot-and-cross diagram so that it shows the electronic structure of a nitrogen molecule. Include only outer-shell electrons.

(b(i))[3]

State three usual conditions for the reaction between nitrogen and hydrogen in the Haber process.

(b(ii))[1]

Write the symbol equation for the chemical reaction in the Haber process.

(c(i))[1]

Balance the symbol equation for this reaction. $4\text{NH}_3 + \ldots\text{O}_2 \rightleftharpoons \ldots\text{NO} + \ldots\text{H}_2\text{O}$

(c(ii))[2]

Give the oxidation number of nitrogen in: NH$_3$ NO

(c(iii))[1]

Define oxidation by reference to oxidation number.

(c(iv))[2]

Write a symbol equation for this chemical reaction.

(d)[3]

Calculate the mass of ammonium sulfate produced by following these steps: Calculate the number of moles of NH$_3$(g) in 360 dm$^3$. Calculate the number of moles of (NH$_4$)$_2$SO$_4$ formed. Calculate the mass of (NH$_4$)$_2$SO$_4$ formed.

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