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  • Calculating Hydrogen Required for Ammonia Production: A Step-by-Step Guide
    Here's how to solve this problem:

    1. Write the balanced chemical equation:

    N₂ (g) + 3H₂ (g) → 2NH₃ (g)

    2. Determine the molar mass of ammonia (NH₃):

    * N: 14.01 g/mol

    * H: 1.01 g/mol

    * NH₃: 14.01 + (3 * 1.01) = 17.04 g/mol

    3. Calculate the moles of ammonia:

    * Moles = mass / molar mass

    * Moles of NH₃ = 63.5 g / 17.04 g/mol = 3.72 mol

    4. Use the mole ratio from the balanced equation to find the moles of hydrogen:

    * The equation shows that 3 moles of H₂ react to produce 2 moles of NH₃.

    * Moles of H₂ = (3 mol H₂ / 2 mol NH₃) * 3.72 mol NH₃ = 5.58 mol H₂

    5. Calculate the mass of hydrogen:

    * Mass = moles * molar mass

    * Mass of H₂ = 5.58 mol * 2.02 g/mol = 11.27 g

    Therefore, 11.27 grams of hydrogen must react to produce 63.5 grams of ammonia.

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