Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Reversible reactions and equilibrium

Reversible reactions and equilibrium — practice question

This question focuses on nitrogen and several of its compounds.
(a(i))[2]

State the temperature and pressure applied in the Haber process.

(a(ii))[1]

Name the catalyst employed in the Haber process.

(b(i))[2]

Complete the balancing of this equation: $4\text{NH}_3 + \ldots\text{O}_2 \rightleftharpoons \ldots\text{NO} + \ldots\text{H}_2\text{O}$.

(b(ii))[1]

Suggest a reason, apart from cost, why a temperature above $900\,^{\circ}\text{C}$ is not chosen.

(b(iii))[1]

Suggest a reason why a temperature below $900\,^{\circ}\text{C}$ is not chosen.

(c)[2]

Write a chemical equation for the reaction described.

(d)[6]

Describe how you would prepare a pure dry sample of copper(II) nitrate crystals in the laboratory using dilute nitric acid and solid copper(II) carbonate. In your response, give a sequence of key steps. You should include a chemical equation for the reaction.

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