Question

Use Le Châtelier’s principle to explain the conditions that favor the forward reaction for the Ostwald process.

Answer 1

oh sorry idk this one :(

Answer 2

Thanks for trying(:

Answer 3

Is this the production of nitric acid?
Generally, the processes are: NH3--> NO --> NO2 --> HNO3
Which forward reaction are you referring to?
For the first two reactions, they are exothermic, so genearlly, a lower temperature would favour forward reaction.

Answer 4

4NH3 + 6O2 + NO2  3NO + 2HNO3 + 5H20
and yes it does produce nitric acid

Answer 5

the sqaures are the arrows its a forward and reverse reaction

Answer 6

That's definitely an exothermic reaction because its similar to a combustion reaction. Thus, you would want lower temperatures, because according to Le Chatelier's principle, the reaction will oppose the change and favour the reaction that releases (heat) energy, which is the forward reaction. However, low temperatures decreases product yield. To overcome this problem, use a catalyst.
Also, are you sure that's the reaction? It's not properly balanced :)
Balance it, and figure it pressure will affect forward reaction.

Answer 7

Okay, I just used what my tutor gave me honestly..

Answer 8

2NH3 +4O2 = 2HNO3 + 2H2O was my original equation..

Answer 9

Well, if that's the case, an increase in pressures will favour forward reaction. Can you figure out why?

Answer 10

Honestly - no. I am taking an online course and I tried to learn this but its horrible at explaining things that why i paid myself for a tutor and made an account on open study. :(

Answer 11

Well, okay, if the pressure increases, it will favour the forward reaction because using Le Chatelier's principle, when pressure increases, system will oppose the change by decreasing the total pressure. You can do this by reducing the amount in moles and thus, the forward reaction is favoured. (Total moles of products = 2+2=4, whereas total moles of reactants = 2+4 = 6)
Do you know the process of diffusion?

Answer 12

I know i sound really dumb but no..

Answer 13

Don't worry, just remember that Le Chatelier's principle tries to act in the direction that reduces the impact of a change.

Answer 14

Okay thank you so much!! You're amazing!!