Nitrogen gas and hydrogen gas react to form ammonia (NH3)
a) If the reaction mechanism is believed to 2 steps, propose a mechanism for the reaction if the intermediate species is H+.
b) Write the net equation for this reaction. Make sure everything is balanced.
c) Write the rate expression for this reaction

Question

Nitrogen gas and hydrogen gas react to form ammonia (NH3) 
a) If the reaction mechanism is believed to 2 steps, propose a mechanism for the reaction if the intermediate species is H+. 
b) Write the net equation for this reaction. Make sure everything is balanced. 
c) Write the rate expression for this reaction

anonymous · Answer

so for (a) is it N2 + H2 = H+ ____ then H+____ = NH3

anonymous · Answer

This is called the haber process. By far the most important reaction ever realized. Provides energy for one third of the world. The Balanced equation is $$N_2 + 3H_2 = 2NH_3$$ Therefore we can assume that if H+ is an intermediary it probably goes like this: $$N_2+3H_2 = 2N^+ + 6H^+ $$$$2N^++6H^+ = 2NH_3$$ This, of course, is not the actual reaction mechanism since there is a platinum catalyst and the only time you can have ions as a gas like that are at extremely high temperatures but you asked for a two step solution.

anonymous · Answer

omg ty  so would the net equation be N2+3H2=2NH3
and the rate expression= k(N2) (H2)^3 ?