Complete a RECAP of what we learnt last lesson by answering the questions in

the given MS Forms link on OneNote.

Extension:
Summarise Le Chatelier's principle in no more than
30 words.

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L11 The Haber Process
Learning Objectives: J L
Apply the concepts of equilibrium to the Haber process.
Use Le Chatelier to create the maximum yield of ammonia.
Learning Outcomes:
Outline the Haber process & state the link between Le
Chatelier & equilibrium.
Describe the Haber process, including a balanced chemical
equation, & explain how it’s yield could be maximized linking
to Le Chatelier’s principle.
Challenge Questions:
If catalysts do not affect equilibrium why are they still added to
equilibrium reactions?
Statement of Balancing the chemical inputs
Inquiry and outputs of Earth's systems
is a prerequisite to sustain an
environment that is hospitable
to human life.
Key concept Change
Related Concepts Balance
Global Context Orientation in space & time
Learner Profile Balanced
ATLs
Learning Objective: "Apply the concepts of equilibrium to the Haber process.
Task 1: Let’s stimulate the Haber’s process (15 mins)
Criterion B and C ATL Organization Skills

Use the Haber process to synthesize ammonia (NH3) from nitrogen (N2)
and hydrogen (H2), according to the following balanced chemical equation:
N2(g) + 3H2(g) 2NH3(g)

As the manager of the plant, your job is to produce the maximum amount
of NH3 for the least amount of money during each 24-hour shift.

You can adjust several independent variables using the Control Panel and
analyze the results (including yield, time to equilibrium, and net profit) on
the output monitor. You’ll want to vary each independent variable to
determine how it affects the results.

Learning Outcome: Describe the Haber process, including a balanced chemical equation, &
explain how it’s yield could be maximized linking to Le Chatelier’s principle.
Learning Objective: "Apply the concepts of equilibrium to the Haber process.
Task 1: Let’s stimulate the Haber’s process (15 mins)
Criterion B and C ATL Organization Skills

Complete the simulation, using the instructions. Record your answers in the spaces provided.

Link to simulation:
https://www.learner.org/series/chemistry-challenges-and-solutions/control-a-haber-bosch-am
monia-plant/

Learning Outcome: Describe the Haber process, including a balanced chemical equation, &
explain how it’s yield could be maximized linking to Le Chatelier’s principle.
Learning Objective: "Apply the concepts of equilibrium to the Haber process.
Task 2: What are the optimal conditions for Haber’s Process(15 mins)
Criterion A ATL Organization Skills
Use one (or both!) of the options below – read or watch. Then complete the progress check.

What is the Haber Pr

ocess | The Chemist
ry Journey | The Fus
e School

Support:
The language used in this is quite simple & easy to understand - click on
the link if you are struggling a bit with this process

Cross curricular link / Extension task:

Read this article written by a Year 12 student & submitted for a School's
writing competition. Challenge yourself to write an extended piece of
writing on a scientific concept & try submit it to a publication or
competition

Learning Outcome: Describe the Haber process, including a balanced chemical equation, &
explain how it’s yield could be maximized linking to Le Chatelier’s principle.
 The Haber Process NPK Fertilisers

The Haber Process combines nitrogen from the air with hydrogen Contain the elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium
derived mainly from natural gas (methane) into ammonia
Used to improve the agricultural productivity

Are formulations containing specific amounts of salts of the

elements
REVISE reversible reactions and equilibria as you Ammonia from the Haber process is used to make some of these
are VERY LIKELY to be asked about it with salts
respect to the Haber process. KNOW the
temperature, • Ammonium nitrate - NH₄NO₃ - and ammonium sulfate -
pressure and (NH₄)₂SO₄ - are examples of fertilisers that contain the
catalyst essential element nitrogen.
• Ammonium phosphate - (NH₄)₃PO₄ - contains the
elements nitrogen and phosphorus.
• Potassium nitrate - KNO₃ - contains the elements
potassium and nitrogen.

The raw materials for fertilisers need to be mined. The minerals needed to make
By taking the fertilisers are extracted from the earth’s crust.
liquid ammonia
away the Potassium chloride and potassium sulfate are a source of potassium ions and are used
equilibrium shifts as fertilisers. Phosphate rock is insoluble and so cannot be used in fertilisers, but it
to make more does contain phosphorus which when reacted with acid, will produce soluble
Reversible reaction so some ammonia!
gases are unreacted – these compounds.
are recycled
Phosphate rock when reacted with nitric acid produces calcium nitrate and phosphoric
acid.

Pressure - 200 Phosphate rock when reacted with sulfuric acid produces a mixture of calcium sulfate
Temperature – 450 Higher would result in and calcium phosphate which is called single superphosphate.
Higher would result in more ammonia, but
less ammonia, BUT would need
lower would make the Phosphate rock when reacted with phosphoric acid produces calcium dihydrogen phosphate
expensive equipment
reaction too slow ! also called triple superphosphate.
and lots of energy.
1 Write the word and symbol equations for the manufacture of ammonia from nitrogen
and hydrogen Stretch and Challenge
2 What are the sources of the Nitrogen and Hydrogen used in the Haber process?
3 What temperature and pressure are used in the Haber process?
4 What is iron used for in the Haber process? Watch the video at
5 Why is a higher temperature NOT used in the Haber process? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKzt9BvvE
6 What happens to the unreacted nitrogen and hydrogen in the Haber process? eQ
7 What 3 elements are present in NPK fertilisers?
8 Name 2 fertilisers that contain the element nitrogen?
. What is a formulation? What elements are
9 Name a fertiliser that contains phosphorous and another one that contains potassium provided by NPK fertilisers
10 At higher pressure, more ammonia would be made in the Haber process. Why is a higher
pressure NOT used? Follow this link to more notes and
questions

Haber process Process used for the manufacture of ammonia

Ammonia Compound formed from nitrogen and hydrogen with the formula NH3
Fertiliser Use to improve the growth and yield of crops
NPK Fertiliser Fertilisers that contain the key elements – Nitrogen, Phosphorous and
Potassium
Formulation A mixture of substances where each substance is present in a precisely
defined amount
Learning Objective: "Apply the concepts of equilibrium to the Haber process.
Task 2: What are the optimal conditions for Haber’s Process(15 mins)
Criterion A ATL Organization Skills

Progress Check 2

Learning Outcome: Describe the Haber process, including a balanced chemical equation, &
explain how it’s yield could be maximized linking to Le Chatelier’s principle.
Learning Objective: "Apply the concepts of equilibrium to the Haber process.
Task 2: What are the optimal conditions for Haber’s Process(15 mins)
Criterion A ATL Organization Skills

Answers:

Learning Outcome: Describe the Haber process, including a balanced chemical equation, &
explain how it’s yield could be maximized linking to Le Chatelier’s principle.
Learning Objective: "Use Le Chatelier to create the maximum yield of ammonia.
Task 3: What does the 'world' think about Haber's process? (15 mins)
Criterion D ATL Organization Skills

The work of Fritz Haber had mixed outcomes for society. While his method
of ammonia production had a significant and long-lasting effect on increasing
food production for humanity, his work with the German military in the
manufacture of explosives and the use of chlorine in chemical warfare brought
into question the role of scientists in society. The outcomes of scientific
endeavors often have significant ethical implications.
Should scientists be held responsible for the way
in which society utilizes their discoveries?
Enter your answer in the Progress Tracker
Discuss this with the person beside you

Extension:
Learn more about Fritz Haber HERE!

Learning Outcome: Describe the Haber process, including a balanced chemical equation, &
explain how it’s yield could be maximized linking to Le Chatelier’s principle.
Learning Objective: "Use Le Chatelier to create the maximum yield of ammonia.
Homework Criterion D ATL Organization Skills
Create either an infographic, a poster or video explaining how the Haber Process balances the reaction conditions
between what will maximise yield and the economic perspective of the reaction conditions. In what you produce,
there should not be excessive text: 50 words maximum.

Deadline: Friday 24th November

Submission: On Teams - General Channel
Support: Use this website help you figure out the components of a well-organised infographic

What you produce will be assessed against this rubric:

Evaluating 0 1 2 3
Rubrics Criteria

Explanation of Student outlined the concept the Student outlined the concept, equation Student described the concept & explain the Student explained the concept & explain
ideas and concept. & linked to reaction conditions. reaction conditions in terms of either (Le the reaction conditions in terms of both
information Chatelier's) equilibrium and rate of reaction (Le Chatelier's) equilibrium and rate of
reaction

Product Product was not well prepared. Product was well prepared but not Product was well prepared and organized in a Product was well prepared and organized
organization organized in a logical manner. logical manner. in a logical, well-thought out manner.

Word count significantly exceeded.
Message was not written nor
supported graphically.
Product is black & white, not
engaging.
Word count exceeded slightly less than 10 Word count not exceeded.
Word count exceeded more than 10 words.
words.
Message was written and supported using Message was clearly written and
Message was written, but not supported somewhat relevant graphics. supported using the most relevant
graphically. graphics.
Product is colourful, somewhat engaging.
Product is colourful, very engaging.
Product is black & white, somewhat
engaging.

Learning Outcome: Describe the Haber process, including a balanced chemical equation, &
explain how it’s yield could be maximized linking to Le Chatelier’s principle.