Ammonia Chemistry

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What is the chemical formula of ammonia?

  • N2H4
  • NH4
  • NH2
  • NH3 (correct)

Which of the following is a characteristic physical property of ammonia?

  • It has a sweet odor.
  • It is insoluble in water.
  • It is denser than air.
  • It is colorless. (correct)

In the laboratory preparation of ammonia, which of the following is heated?

  • Calcium carbonate and nitric acid
  • Ammonium chloride and calcium hydroxide (correct)
  • Potassium nitrate and sulfuric acid
  • Sodium chloride and hydrochloric acid

Which drying agent is used to dry ammonia gas in the laboratory?

<p>Quicklime (calcium oxide) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is ammonia gas collected by downward displacement of air?

<p>Because it is lighter than air (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the industrial process used for the manufacture of ammonia?

<p>Haber Process (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions does NOT favor the production of ammonia in the Haber process?

<p>High temperature (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of iron oxide in the Haber process?

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What happens when ammonia burns in oxygen in the absence of a catalyst?

<p>It forms nitrogen and water. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What products are formed when ammonia reacts with oxygen in the presence of a platinum catalyst?

<p>Nitric oxide and water (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is formed when ammonia dissolves in water?

<p>Ammonium hydroxide (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is produced when ammonia reacts with hydrochloric acid?

<p>Ammonium chloride (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the products formed when excess ammonia reacts with chlorine?

<p>Ammonium chloride and nitrogen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the product formed when ammonia reacts with excess chlorine?

<p>Nitrogen trichloride (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when ammonia reacts with metal oxides?

<p>It reduces the metal oxide to the metal. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which property of ammonia allows it to form complexes with metal ions?

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What color does red litmus paper turn when exposed to an aqueous solution of ammonia?

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What type of precipitate is formed when ammonia solution is added to copper sulfate solution?

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What is the color of the precipitate formed when ammonia solution is added to iron(III) chloride solution?

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What type of precipitate is formed when ammonia solution is added to zinc chloride solution?

<p>White gelatinous (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when excess ammonia is added to copper hydroxide precipitate?

<p>The precipitate dissolves, forming a deep blue solution. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when excess ammonia is added to zinc hydroxide precipitate?

<p>The precipitate dissolves, forming a colorless solution. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following fertilizers is manufactured using ammonia?

<p>Ammonium sulfate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which industrial process is ammonia used to manufacture sodium carbonate?

<p>Solvay Process (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is liquid ammonia used as a refrigerant?

<p>Due to its high heat of vaporization (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when ammonia gas is passed through Nessler's reagent?

<p>A brown precipitate is formed. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is observed when a glass rod dipped in hydrochloric acid is brought near ammonia gas?

<p>Dense white fumes are formed. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the properties of ammonia?

<p>Ammonia is neither combustible nor a supporter of combustion and is lighter than air. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a reaction vessel containing an equilibrium mixture of N2(g), H2(g), and NH3(g) is compressed at constant temperature, what will happen to the equilibrium?

<p>The equilibrium will shift to favor the formation of more NH3. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Consider the reaction of ammonia with metal oxide: $3CuO(s) + 2NH_3(g) \rightarrow 3Cu(s) + N_2(g) + 3H_2O(g)$. If 15.9 g of $CuO$ reacts completely with excess ammonia, what volume of $N_2$ gas is produced at standard temperature and pressure (STP)? (Molar mass of $CuO$ = 79.5 g/mol, Molar volume of gas at STP = 22.4 L/mol)

<p>1.12 L (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Aqueous ammonia is added dropwise to a solution containing both $Ag^+(aq)$ and $Cu^{2+}(aq)$ ions. Which metal ion will precipitate first as its hydroxide?

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Which statement best describes the change in oxidation state of nitrogen during the reaction where ammonia reduces copper(II) oxide?

<p>Nitrogen is oxidized from -3 to 0. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given the following reactions, identify the statement that accurately describes ammonia's role:

<p>In both reactions, ammonia acts exclusively as a reducing agent. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Predict the major consequence of a malfunction in the Haber-Bosch process at a large-scale fertilizer plant that leads to a significant reduction in ammonia production.

<p>A global shortage of nitrogen-based fertilizers, potentially impacting agricultural yields. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A researcher is investigating the efficiency of different catalysts for the Haber process. They find that a particular catalyst significantly increases the rate of ammonia formation but also promotes the decomposition of ammonia back into nitrogen and hydrogen. What is the most likely explanation for this observation?

<p>The catalyst lowers the activation energy for both the forward and reverse reactions, but the reverse reaction is inherently faster. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An industrial chemist aims to maximize the yield of ammonia in the Haber process. Which of the following strategies would be the MOST effective, considering both thermodynamic and kinetic factors?

<p>Using moderate pressures (e.g., 200 atm) and moderate temperatures (e.g., 450°C) with a highly effective catalyst. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During an experiment, a student attempts to prepare ammonia gas but mistakenly uses concentrated sulfuric acid as the drying agent. Upon testing the gas produced, they find it does not turn red litmus paper blue and lacks the characteristic pungent odor. What is the MOST likely reason for this outcome?

<p>The sulfuric acid reacted with the ammonia gas, forming ammonium sulfate. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Imagine a scenario where a novel catalyst is developed that allows the Haber process to occur efficiently at room temperature and atmospheric pressure. What far-reaching consequence could this have on global energy consumption and fertilizer production?

<p>Revolutionize fertilizer production, making it more accessible and sustainable, while substantially reducing global energy consumption. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Consider a closed system at equilibrium: $N_2(g) + 3H_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2NH_3(g)$. A small amount of an inert gas (that does not participate in the reaction) is added to the system while holding the volume and temperature constant. What will be the effect on the equilibrium position?

<p>There will be no change in the equilibrium position. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

You have 5.0 L of ammonia gas at 25°C and 1.0 atm pressure. You dissolve all of the ammonia in 1.0 L of water. Assuming no volume change upon dissolution and complete conversion to $NH_4OH$, calculate the approximate hydroxide ion concentration ($[OH^-]$) in the resulting solution. (Assume $K_b$ for $NH_3$ is $1.8 \times 10^{-5}$)

<p>0.0042 M (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Ammonia (NH3)

A chemical compound with the formula NH3; a colorless gas with a pungent smell.

Natural occurrence of ammonia

Decomposition of nitrogenous organic matter produces it.

Laboratory preparation of ammonia

Heating a mixture of ammonium chloride and a strong base like calcium hydroxide.

Quicklime (Calcium Oxide)

It dries ammonia gas in the lab preparation.

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Downward displacement of air

The method used to collect ammonia gas in the lab because it's lighter than air.

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Haber Process

Industrial process for producing ammonia from nitrogen and hydrogen.

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High pressure

Favors the forward reaction in Haber process, increasing ammonia yield.

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Iron oxide catalyst

Speeds up the reaction in the Haber Process.

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Decomposition of Ammonia

Turns into nitrogen and hydrogen at high temperatures.

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Reaction of ammonia with oxygen (no catalyst)

Ammonia burns to form nitrogen and water.

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Reaction of ammonia with oxygen (platinum catalyst)

Ammonia reacts with oxygen to form nitric oxide and water.

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Ammonia in water

Forms ammonium hydroxide.

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Ammonia with acids

Forms ammonium salts.

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Ammonia reducing metal oxides

Ammonia reduces metal oxides to the metal.

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Reducing nature of ammonia

Donates hydrogen atoms.

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Complex formation of ammonia

Lone pair of electrons form complexes with metal ions.

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Nessler's reagent

A reagent used to identify ammonia.

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Fertilizer manufacture

Ammonia is used in the creation of these.

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Nitric acid creation

Ammonia is first oxidised to nitric oxide for it's manufacture.

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Solvay process

Ammonia is one of the main ingredients in this process.

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Refrigeration

Ammonia is highly effective in them due to it's heat vaporization.

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