As discussed in class, the Haber-Bosch process for ammonia production proceeds via the reaction, N2(g) + 3 H2(g) = 2 NH3(g) at 400 °C. Assuming that both reaction enthalpy and entropy remains unchanged between 25 °C to 400 °C, estimate the value of the thermodynamic equilibrium constant at 400 °C.

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As discussed in class, the Haber-Bosch process for ammonia production
proceeds via the reaction, N2(g) + 3 H2(g) = 2 NH3(g) at 400 °C.
Assuming that both reaction enthalpy and entropy remains unchanged
between 25 °C to 400 °C, estimate the value of the thermodynamic
equilibrium constant at 400 C.
O 6.0 x 104
O 2.8 x 104
0.15 x 104
O cannot be determined
O 3.0 x 10-4
Transcribed Image Text:As discussed in class, the Haber-Bosch process for ammonia production proceeds via the reaction, N2(g) + 3 H2(g) = 2 NH3(g) at 400 °C. Assuming that both reaction enthalpy and entropy remains unchanged between 25 °C to 400 °C, estimate the value of the thermodynamic equilibrium constant at 400 C. O 6.0 x 104 O 2.8 x 104 0.15 x 104 O cannot be determined O 3.0 x 10-4
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