Answer:
The limiting reactant is the N₂
Explanation:
The reaction for production of ammonia is:
N₂ + 3H₂ → 2NH₃
Ratio is 1:3. Let's make a rule of three to solve this:
1 mol of nitrogen is needed to react with 3 moles of hydrogen.
3 moles of nitrogen may react with (3 . 3) /1 = 9 moles of H₂
It is ok because I have 12 moles, so the limiting reactant is the N₂ but let's confirm it.
3 moles of H₂ react with 1 mol of N₂
12 moles of H₂ would react with (12. 1) / 3 = 4 moles of N₂
It's ok to say the N₂ is the limiting because I don't have enough moles to react. I need 4 and I only have 3
