Chemical Synthesis Design: Haber Process

Question 1

What is the formula for the haber process

Answer 1

N₂(g) + 2H₂(g) = 2NH₃(g)
ΔH<0

Question 2

Pros of haber process

Answer 2

Abundant Reactants
Reversible Reaction
No waste products
Recyclable
Exothermic, Can be used to heat other reactions

Question 3

How to improve Haber

Answer 3

Iron Catalyst
Increased Pressure
Moderate temperature (balance reaction rate and yield)
Excess gas
Removal of NH3