When excess of ammonia is treated with chlorine

Write balanced chemical equations for each of the following:

1. When excess of ammonia is treated with chlorine.
2. An equation to illustrate the reducing nature of ammonia.

Answer

1. 8NH₃ + 3Cl₂ → 6NH₄Cl + N₂
2. 2NH₃ + 3CuO → 3Cu + 3H₂O + N₂

• Exam Year: 2016