Name the compound normally used as a drying agent during the process of preparation of ammonia?
The given set up in the figure is for the preparation of an acid. (a) Name the acid prepared by this method. (b) Name the reactants used. (c) Why is an empty flask used? (d) What is the drying agent used? Why is this drying agent chosen? (e) What is the role of the inverted funnel in the arrangement?
The following questions are based on the preparation of ammonia gas in the laboratory:(a) Explain why ammonium nitrate is not used in the preparation of ammonia.(b) Name the compound normally used as a drying agent during the process.(c) How is ammonia gas collected?(d) Explain why it is not collected over water.