Topical Questions These questions are keyed to the major topics in this chapter. Usuall...

Topical Questions

These questions are keyed to the major topics in this chapter. Usually a question that is answered at the back of this book is paired with a similar one that is not.

The first step in the production of nitric acid from ammonia involves the oxidation of NH₃.

Use the information in Table 6.2 or Appendix J to calculate the enthalpy change for this reaction. Is the reaction exothermic or endothermic?

Table 6.2