What happens to ammonia after it forms in the Haber process?

In the Haber process, ammonia is produced by the reaction of nitrogen and hydrogen gases under high pressure and temperature, typically in the presence of a catalyst. After ammonia forms, it can be cooled and condensed into a liquid, allowing it to be separated from the unreacted nitrogen and hydrogen gases. This is an essential step in the process, as it facilitates the efficient recovery of ammonia for use in fertilizers and other applications.

The cooling process takes advantage of the physical properties of ammonia, which has a relatively high boiling point compared to nitrogen and hydrogen. As the gas mixture cools, ammonia condenses into a liquid, making it easier to collect and store.

The other possibilities: ammonia remaining in gaseous form, or decomposing back into nitrogen and hydrogen, are not characteristic of what happens in the typical operation of the Haber process, as those outcomes would not be useful for ammonia production or utilization.