Question

Dry ammonia gas was passed over heated copper(II) oxide.

1. Write an equation for the reaction. 
2. Give the property of ammonia gas illustrated in the reaction above 
3. Write the formula of a gas that can be used in place of ammonia gas in the reaction above

Answer 1

1. 3 CuO _(s) + 2 NH_{3 (g)} → 3Cu (s) + N_{2 (g)} + 3 H₂O _(l) 
2. Reducing property 
3. CO/H₂