2 (NH4)S2O8 + 8 NH3 → N2 + 4 (NH4)2SO4
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
4 SIV - 8 e- → 4 SVI (oxidation)
2 NIV + 8 e- → 2 N0 (reduction)
(NH4)S2O8 is a reducing agent, (NH4)S2O8 is an oxidizing agent.
Reactants:
- (NH4)S2O8
- 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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