SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

CHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the raw materials for the Haber process?
A
Hydrogen and Oxygen
B
Hydrogen and Nitrogen
C
Water and Nitrogen
D
Oxygen and Nitrogen
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Haber process uses two raw materials, nitrogen from the air and hydrogen which is produced from natural gas and steam (step 1).

Detailed explanation-2: -In the Haber process: nitrogen (extracted from the air) and hydrogen (obtained from natural gas ) are pumped through pipes. the pressure of the mixture of gases is increased to 200 atmospheres. the pressurised gases are heated to 450°C and passed through a tank containing an iron catalyst.

Detailed explanation-3: -The raw materials for the Haber process are Natural gas, air and water. In the first stage, Natural gas (which is mostly methane) is reacted with steam to produce carbon dioxide and hydrogen. To speed up the reaction, a catalyst is used.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ammonia is manufactured from nitrogen and hydrogen by the Haber process: N2(g) + 3H2(g) 2 NH3(g) The forward reaction is exothermic. The conditions used in the Haber process are: 200 atmospheres pressure • 450 °C • iron catalyst.

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