Describe the chemical reaction based on the chemical equation below. Also, explain whether the equation is balanced.

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Mariah Cox

16 January, 12:37

Describe the chemical reaction based on the chemical equation below. Also, explain whether the equation is balanced.

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Emma Burton · Answer 1

Chemical equation: NH₃ (g) + O₂ (g) → NO (g) + H₂O (l).

Oxidation reaction: N⁻³ → N⁺² + 5e⁻ / *4.

Reduction reaction: O₂⁰ + 4e⁻ → 2O⁻² / *5.

Oxidation reaction: 4N⁻³ → 4N⁺² + 20e⁻.

Reduction reaction: 5O₂⁰ + 20e⁻ → 10O⁻² / *5.

Balanced chemical equation: 4NH₃ (g) + 5O₂ (g) → 4NO (g) + 6H₂O (l).

Ammonia (NH₃) reacts with oxygen (O₂) and form nitrogen (II) oxide (NO) and water (H₂O). Catalyst is this reaction is platinum (Pt).

This is combustion reaction.