Preparing Reactants and Making Products

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The discussion focuses on the preparation of ammonium nitrate (NH4NO3) from nitrogen gas (N2), hydrogen gas (H2), and oxygen gas (O2). The initial equation proposed is 2N2 + 4H2 + 3O2, but there is uncertainty about the intermediate steps and the formation of ammonium. Participants clarify that ammonium nitrate can be synthesized using nitric acid, which is commonly available in labs, rather than directly from elemental gases. The conversation emphasizes the need for understanding the correct chemical reactions and the existence of relevant compounds like NO3 and NH4. Overall, the synthesis of ammonium nitrate involves a series of reactions that are essential for proper chemical preparation.
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Homework Statement


1) Having nitrogen gas, hydrogen gas, and oxygen gas, obtains ammonium nitrate (write down the equation for each step).

Homework Equations


Nitrogen gas = N2
Hydrogen gas = H2
Oxygen gas = O2


The Attempt at a Solution


So we have 2N2 + 4H2 + 3O2 -> (NH4)2(NO3)2 but we have to prepare it.

Well, I know that having a Nonmetal + Oxygen makes a Nonmetal Oxide.
So I'm thinking of making 2NO3 first.
So then I would have N2 + 4H2 + 2NO3.
I'm not sure that just doing N2 + 4H2 will make NH4. After that, will 2NH4+ 2NO3 even make the correct product?

Thanks for any help!
 
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What is ammonium nitrate? What is its correct formula? How is it obtained not starting from th elements, but from reagents that are present in almost any lab?
 
Ammonium nitrate is a salt.
NH4NO3.
I can't really answer the last question.
 
Does something like NO3 exists?

Does something like NH4 exists?

Ammonium nitrate is a salt, it means it can be prepared using nitric acid. How?
 
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