The industrial production of ammonia is based on the Haber process in which atmospheric nitrogen (N2) is made to react with hydrogen gas. a. Write a balance equation for the reaction described above. b. How many kilograms of N2 are needed to produce 50.0kg of ammonia. Write your complete and step-by-step solution below

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The industrial production of ammonia is based on the Haber process in which atmospheric nitrogen (N2) is made to react with hydrogen gas.

a. Write a balance equation for the reaction described above.

b. How many kilograms of N2 are needed to produce 50.0kg of ammonia. Write your complete and step-by-step solution below

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