Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Reversible reactions and equilibrium

Reversible reactions and equilibrium — practice question

This question concerns nitrogen and several of its compounds.
(a)[2]

Complete the dot-and-cross diagram to display the electronic arrangement in a nitrogen molecule, N₂. Include outer shell electrons only.

(b(i))[2]

Describe how nitrogen is obtained for the Haber process.

(b(ii))[5]

Give the essential reaction conditions and write a chemical equation for the reaction occurring in the Haber process.

(c(i))[2]

State what is meant by the term catalyst.

(c(ii))[1]

State what the term oxidation means.

(c(iii))[4]

Complete the table using the words increase, decrease or no change.

(d)[2]

Write a chemical equation for this process.

(e)[2]

Ammonium nitrate, NH₄NO₃, is a fertiliser. Calculate the percentage by mass of nitrogen in ammonium nitrate.

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