synthesisequilibriumreversible

Haber-Bosch synthesis

N2 + 3 H2 <-> 2 NH3

N2 + 3 H2 <-> 2 NH3

Reactants: N2 + H2Products: NH3

Conditions: high pressure, catalyst Fe, 400-500 °C

Atom & charge conservation (balancer verification)
ElementReactantsProductsBalanced
N22
H66

Observable changes

Observable changes as per reaction type — gas evolution, precipitate, color change, or temperature change.

Particle interpretation

Particle view: atoms rearrange, bonds break and form, conserving atoms and charge.

Stoichiometry

Stoichiometric ratios from balanced coefficients.

Safety

Do not attempt hazardous preparations without training. Consult SDS and local safety rules.

Compounds in this reaction

Related reactions (synthesis, equilibrium)

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