that has been known for over 100 years – the Sabatier methanation reaction: CO2 (g)  +  4H2 (g) ⇌ CH4 (g)  +  2H2O (g)         ΔH = -165 kJ at 250ºC   Predict and explain, according to Le Chatelier's principle, THREE unique conditions required in a closed Sabatier reactor to produce the maximum amount of methane.

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A land-based vehicle will be an important part of any future exploration of the planet Mars. One proposed design for a Mars rover uses a methane gas fuel cell as its power supply. The methane fuel can be made on Mars using a chemical reaction that has been known for over 100 years – the Sabatier methanation reaction:

CO(g)  +  4H(g) ⇌ CH(g)  +  2H2O (g)         ΔH = -165 kJ at 250ºC

 

Predict and explain, according to Le Chatelier's principleTHREE unique conditions required in a closed Sabatier reactor to produce the maximum amount of methane.

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