Answer to Question #215198 in General Chemistry for Liana

Question

Nitrogen gas and hydrogen gas are combined in a reaction to produce ammonia. If 6.0 moles of N2 and 6.0 moles of H2 are present in the mixture, which is the limiting reactant?
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Answer 1

The hydrogen gas will act as a limiting reagent, i.e. it will limit the amount of nitrogen that takes part in the reaction.