The first step in the Ostwald process for making nitric acid is the formation of NO according to: 4(NH3) + 5(O2) --> 4(NO) + 6(H2O) 5 moles of NH3 will react stoichiometrically with _____ moles of O2 to form ______ moles of NO.

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The first step in the Ostwald process for making nitric acid is the formation of NO according to: 4(NH3) + 5(O2) --> 4(NO) + 6(H2O)

5 moles of NH3 will react stoichiometrically with _____ moles of O2 to form ______ moles of NO. 

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