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Assuming 100% yield, calculate the maximum volume of ammonia that could be produced from 1200dm3 of hydrogen, measured at room temp and pressure.

Okay so first always write out the equation...N₂(g) + 3H₂(g) ⇌ 2NH₃(g)Now we need to ask ourselves what equations we know are relevant to the question. The question gives ...

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What is fractional distillation used for in industry? Explain the molecular basis behind it.

Separating different sized hydrocarbons (from crude oil)Different length hydrocarbons have different strength VDW forces between their moleculesTherefore longer length hydrocarbons have stronger VDW force...

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There are three halogenoalkanes with halogens F, Br and I. Each undergo an SN2 reaction. How does the rate of reaction differ between the three halogenoalkanes?

The Iodoalkane will have the fastest rate of reaction. The Bromoalkane will have the second fastest, while the Floroalkane will have the slowest. This is because the atomic radius increases from Florine t...

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What happens upon the addition of NaOH solution (OH- ions) to a pink solution of cobalt chloride? Include equation(s) in your answer.

A blue precipitate is formed when both a few drops, or excess, of NaOH is added to a solution of cobalt chloride; this is an example of an acid-base chemical reaction.The relevant equation is: [Co(H_2...

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