Question

In the Ostwald Process, 4 molecules of ammonia and 5 molecules of oxygen react to produce 4 molecules of nitric oxide and 6 molecules of water. Which of the following equations correctly models the relationship between the number of molecules of nitric oxide, n, and the number of molecules of water, w, produced by the reaction? A) 2n=3w B) 3n=2w C) 5n=4w D) 4n=5w

Answer 1

The correct equation that models the relationship between the number of molecules of nitric oxide and water is 4n = 6w.

Step-by-step explanation:

The balanced chemical equation for the Ostwald Process is:

4NH3(g) + 5O2(g) -> 4NO(g) + 6H2O(g)

In this equation, 4 molecules of ammonia react with 5 molecules of oxygen to produce 4 molecules of nitric oxide and 6 molecules of water.

Therefore, the correct equation that models the relationship between the number of molecules of nitric oxide, n, and the number of molecules of water, w, is 4n = 6w.