Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Reversible reactions and equilibrium

Reversible reactions and equilibrium — practice question

Ammonia is made by reacting nitrogen with hydrogen at high temperature and pressure. $\text{N}_2 + 3\text{H}_2 \rightleftharpoons 2\text{NH}_3$
(a)[1]

What does the symbol $\rightleftharpoons$ represent?

(b)[1]

Explain why farmers spread fertilisers on the soil where they are going to grow crops.

(c)[1]

Give the name of the compound produced when ammonia reacts with nitric acid.

(d(i))[1]

Explain how calcium oxide helps treat acidic soils.

(d(ii))[1]

Suggest why farmers need to treat soils which are too acidic.

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