Chemistry 10.4.1

Question 1

Explain the Haber Process. (5)

Answer 1

-H2 & N2 Gas are Pumped into the ‘Compressor’.

-In the ‘Compressor’, Pressure goes Up to 200 Atmospheres, & Temperature goes Up to 450’C. This is to Provide Lots of Energy to the Hydrogen & Nitrogen Particles so that the Rate of Reaction Increases. This the Most Cost-Efficient/Friendly Way to do so.

-H2 & N2 In to ‘Reaction Chamber’. Due to Increased ROR from Before & the Iron Catalyst Beds Present here, the Reaction is very Fast. It is a Reversible Reaction. Ammonia is Produced.

-H2, N2, & NH3 Out to ‘Cooling Tank’. Unreacted H2 & N2 Condense to Gas & Travel Up a Pipe, Back to the Reaction Chamber. Ammonia in the Cooling Tank is Condensed to Liquid Ammonia (Before it gets the Chance to Reverse Back into the Reactants H2 & N2), & is Collected for Use.