Question

Consider the following balanced reaction between hydrogen and nitrogen to form ammonia: 3H2(g) + N2(g)→2NH3(g)

Answer 1

the balanced equation for the formation of ammonia is as follows

3H₂ + N₂ --> 2NH₃

we are told that N₂ is in excess. this means that H₂ is the limiting reactant

limiting reactant is fully consumed in the reaction , amount of product formed depends on amount of limiting reactant present

stoichiometry of H₂ to NH₃ is 3:2

when 3 mol of H₂ reacts - 2 mol of NH₃ are formed

therefore when 24.0 mol of H₂ reacts - 2/3 x 24.0 = 16 mol of NH₃ are formed

16 mol of NH₃ are formed