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Verify the following chemical equation is balanced

N₂ + 3H₂ → 2NH₃
If you begin with 14 grams of N₂, how many grams of NH₃ can you make?
a. 28
b. 1
c. 17
d. 34

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Final answer:

To make NH₃ from N₂, you can use the balanced equation and conversion factors to calculate the grams of NH₃ produced. In this case, 14 grams of N₂ will produce 17 grams of NH₃.

Step-by-step explanation:

The balanced chemical equation is N₂ + 3H₂ → 2NH₃. In this equation, it is stated that 1 mole of N₂ reacts with 3 moles of H₂ to produce 2 moles of NH₃. To determine how many grams of NH₃ can be made from 14 grams of N₂, you can use the molar mass of N₂ (28.02 g/mol) and the mole ratio given in the balanced equation.

First, calculate the number of moles of N₂:

14 grams N₂ * (1 mole N₂/28.02 grams N₂) = 0.499 moles N₂

Then, use the mole ratio from the balanced equation to calculate the number of moles of NH₃ produced:

0.499 moles N₂ * (2 moles NH₃/1 mole N₂) = 0.998 moles NH₃

Finally, convert the moles of NH₃ to grams:

0.998 moles NH₃ * (17.03 grams NH₃/1 mole NH₃) = 17 grams NH₃

Therefore, you can make 17 grams of NH₃ from 14 grams of N₂.

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