A sample of ammonia (NH3) gas is completely decomposed to nitrogen and hydrogen gases over heated iron wool. If the total pressure is 719 mmHg after the reaction, calculate the partial pressures of N2 and H2. Enter your answers in scientific notation.

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Answer:

539.3mmHg of Hâ‚‚

179.7mmHg of Nâ‚‚

Explanation:

Ammonia, NH₃, reacts completely producing N₂ and H₂ thus:

2 NH₃ → N₂ + 3H₂

That means there are produced 4 moles of gases and 3 are of Hâ‚‚ and 1 of Nâ‚‚

Total pressure (Sum of pressures of Nâ‚‚ and Hâ‚‚) is 719mmHg. 3 parts are of Hâ‚‚ and 1 of Hâ‚‚

Thus, partial pressures of the products after reaction are:

719mmHg â‚“ (3 Hâ‚‚ / 4) = 539.3mmHg of Hâ‚‚

719mmHg â‚“ (1 Nâ‚‚ / 4) = 179.7mmHg of Nâ‚‚