3 (NH4)2S2O8 (aq) + 8 NH3 (aq) → N2 (g) + 6 (NH4)2SO4 (aq)
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
2 N-III - 6 e- → 2 N0 (oxidation)
24 O-14/8 + 6 e- → 24 O-II (reduction)
This is a gas evolution reaction, N2 is the formed gas.
Reactants:
- (NH4)2S2O8
- NH3
- Names: Ammonia , Azane (only intended for use in naming derivatives of ammonia) , Hydrogen nitride
- Appearance: Colourless gas ; Colourless gas or compressed liquefied gas with pungent odour ; Colorless gas with a pungent, suffocating odor. [Note: Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas. Easily liquefied under pressure.]
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