A batch of ammonia is made using 18.2 g of nitrogen and 4.20 g of hydrogen.
N2+3H2→2NH3 \mathrm{N_2}+3\mathrm{H_2}\rightarrow2\mathrm{NH_3} N2+3H2→2NH3The relative atomic masses are shown in the table.
| Element | Relative atomic mass |
|---|---|
| H | 1 |
| N | 14 |
Calculate the maximum mass of ammonia that can be formed.
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