Question

according to the reaction, 3.0 l n₂ can form 6.0 l nh₃. 6.0 l h₂ can form 4.0 l nh₃. which reactant is limiting? n₂ h₂

Explanation:

Step1: Understand limiting reactant concept

The limiting reactant is the one that produces the least amount of product (here, \(NH_3\)) when all of it reacts.

Step2: Compare \(NH_3\) yields from \(N_2\) and \(H_2\)

• From \(N_2\): 3.0 L \(N_2\) forms 6.0 L \(NH_3\).
• From \(H_2\): 6.0 L \(H_2\) forms 4.0 L \(NH_3\).

Since 4.0 L (from \(H_2\)) is less than 6.0 L (from \(N_2\)), \(H_2\) produces less \(NH_3\), so \(H_2\) is the limiting reactant.

Answer:

\(H_2\) (the reactant \(H_2\) is limiting because it produces a smaller volume of \(NH_3\) compared to \(N_2\) when fully reacted)