Question

Explain in words what is happening in each chemical equation.

nh3 + o2 -> no2- + 3h+ + 2e-
no2- + h2o -> no3- + 2h+ +2e-

Answer 1

Ammonia and oxygen without catalyst | NH3 + O2 → N2 + H2O. With supply of heat, ammonia reacts with oxygen and produce nitrogen gas and water as products. Nitrogen of ammonia is oxidized to nitrogen gas from -3 oxidation state to 0 oxidation state.

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