Ammonia
Chapter Name : The P- Block Elements |
Sub Topic Code : 102_12_07_03_01 |
Topic Name : Ammonia |
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Sub Topic Name : Preparation, Properties And Uses |
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Introduction
We dive into many aspects of the compound we call ammonia, from its methods of preparation to its physical properties, chemical reactions, structure and finally use.
Pre-Requisites:
Decomposition, Catalyst, Equilibrium, Hydrogen Bond, Complex Compound, Precipitation.
Activity:
The soil you use to plant saplings in pots at home contains premixed manure, which is nothing but a compound of ammonia.
Real Life Question:
What keeps our fridges working? What is the manure for the garden made up of?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Haber’s Process | The method for mass manufacturing ammonia from dinitrogen and dihydrogen. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| 3D structures or toys | To see in a physical dimension how the structure of ammonia is, and to understand the concept of its bond angles and lone pair. |
| Video aids | To understand the important chemical reactions involved. |
Real life uses :
Manure and other fertilizers are made from ammonia itself.
Places to visit :
In the garden the gardener regularly puts in manure for the plants, which is nothing but a compound of ammonia.
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| What does our manure from a typical garden contain? | Manure is nothing but a nitrogenous compound, which is made from ammonia. |
What you learn in Theory:
The theoretical structure, preparation, properties of ammonia.
What you learn in Practice:
The uses of ammonia in our practical lives.