Write the balanced chemical equations for the following reactions and identify the type of reaction in each case.
(a) Nitrogen gas is treated with hydrogen gas in the presence of a catalyst at 773K to form ammonia gas.
(b) Sodium hydroxide solution is treated with acetic acid to form sodium acetate and water.
(c) Ethanol is warmed with ethanoic acid to form ethyl acetate in the presence of concentrated
(d) Ethene is burnt in the presence of oxygen to form carbon dioxide, water and releases heat and light.
Chemical Reactions and Equations
(a
Combination reaction.
(b)
Neutralisation reaction between a strong base and weak acid
(c)
Double displacement reaction.
(d)
Oxidation reaction.