Ba + 2 NH3 → Ba(NH2)2 + H2
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
2 HI + 2 e- → 2 H0 (reduction)
Ba0 - 2 e- → BaII (oxidation)
NH3 is an oxidizing agent, Ba is a reducing agent.
Reactants:
- Ba
- NH3
- Names: Ammonia , Azane (only intended for use in naming derivatives of ammonia) , Hydrogen nitride
- Appearance: Colourless gas ; Colourless gas or compressed liquefied gas with pungent odour ; Colorless gas with a pungent, suffocating odor. [Note: Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas. Easily liquefied under pressure.]
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