Haber Bosch Flashcards

1
Q

Why is nitrogen so important?

A

fundamental element in building any living being

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2
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What are amino acids?

A

building blocks of proteins

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3
Q

What are nucleic acids?

A

DNA and RNA

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4
Q

What is nitrogen fixation?

A

conversion of N2 into biological usable nitrogen molecules

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5
Q

What are the 2 naturally occurring nitrogen fixation processes?

A

bacteria
lightning

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6
Q

What is the Haber Bosch process?

A

binding nitrogen molecules in air to hydrogen molecules to form ammonia
ammonia is injected in soil
turning air into fertilizer

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7
Q

What happens if you add something to a system in equilibrium?

A

will try and return back to equilibrium

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8
Q

What are the chemical concepts for Haber Bosch?

A

periodic organization, trends
quantum organization
core vs valence electrons

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9
Q

What is quantum organization?

A

behavior and location of electrons

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