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Assume that 4 molecules of nitrogen and 9 molecules of hydrogen are present? after complete reaction, how many molecules of ammonia are proceded?

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2N2+3H2→2NH3

That's the balanced equation. As shown, 4 molecules of N2 would react with 12 molecules of H2. Since not that much H2 molecules exist, then it would serve as the limiting reactant. Therefore:

9 mol H2 * (2NH3 / 3H2) = 6 molecules of ammonia
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