CAIE A-Level Chemistry AS 7.1.10 Conditions Used in the Haber Process Questions

Practise explaining the Haber process equation, catalyst, temperature and pressure conditions using CAIE 9701 AS questions and mark schemes.

Syllabus
2028–2030
Course
Chemistry 9701
Level
AS

Exam points

  • State and explain the essential operating conditions used in the Haber process.

CAIE A-Level Chemistry AS 7.1.10 Conditions Used in the Haber Process Questions question 1

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The diagram represents the Haber process for the manufacture of ammonia from nitrogen and hydrogen.

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What is the purpose of the heat exchanger?

A

to cool the incoming gas mixture to avoid overheating the catalyst

B

to cool the reaction products and separate the NH3\mathrm{NH}_{3} from unused N2\mathrm{N}_{2} and H2\mathrm{H}_{2}

C

to warm the incoming gas mixture and shift the equilibrium to give more NH3\mathrm{NH}_{3}

D

to warm the incoming gas mixture and speed up the reaction

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