1000 Questions Nitrogen

Question 1

Draw the molecule of:

NH3, N2O, NO, NO2, N2O5, NO2– and NO3–

Question 2

Write a preparation of:

NH3, N2O, NO, NO2, N2O5, NO2– and NO3–

Question 3

The reaction of NO2 with water is a disproportionation reaction. Using a balanced equation for this reaction show the meaning of the word disproportionation.

Question 4

Reduction of NO3– may yield NO2, NO, N2 and NH4+. Write reactions for all of these reactions.

Question 5

The decompositions of NH4NO3 and NH4NO2 are redox reactions. Explain.

Question 6

NH3 can be used as a Lewis base, reducing agent, and as a ligand. Explain.

Question 7

Compromise conditions are necessary for the preparation of NH3. Explain.

Question 8

Mention 3 uses for HNO3.

Question 9

N2 is a very unreactive gas. Explain.

Question 10

60cm3 of NH3 and 60cm3 of O2 were reacted according to the following equation:

4NH_{3(g)}+3O_{2(g)}\rightarrow 2N_{2(g)}+6H_2O_{(g)}

What volume of O2 was left after the reaction? What volume of gases was left after cooling the reaction mixture to room temperature?