General reaction laboratory
Choose reviewed reactants and conditions, observe products, balance atoms, calculate stoichiometry and inspect the energy change.
Scientific learning path
- 01UnderstandLive
- 02ExploreLive
- 03ExperimentLive
- 04ObserveLive
- 05ExplainLive
- 06ApplyLive
- 07TestLive
Interactive experiment
LiveCH4(g) + H2O(g) → CO(g) + 3 H2(g)
Reactants ready — start the reaction
Observation
Start the model to reveal the expected macroscopic observation.
Theory
High temperature supplies energy to the endothermic reaction; product composition also depends on pressure and the water-gas shift equilibrium.
Balance
BuildingEdit coefficients only. Subscripts identify the substances and must not change.
Calculation
- Reaction extent
- 1.000 mol
- Standard ΔH
- 206.1 kJ
- CO produced
- 1.000 mol
- H2 produced
- 3.000 mol
ΔH° = 206.1 kJ per 1 mol CH4 consumed; scaled by reaction extent.
Energy change
Procedure
- Select the first and second reactants.
- Set the amount of the first reactant.
- Select the reviewed reaction condition.
- Start and record the observation.
- Balance with coefficients, then compare atom totals.
- Use reaction extent to calculate product amounts and energy.
Result
Complete the interactive experiment to state a result.
Viva
- Why can coefficients change while subscripts cannot?
- Which reactant would limit the reaction if the second reactant were not supplied in its required ratio?
- What does a negative standard enthalpy change mean?
Quick test
What must remain equal on both sides of an ordinary chemical equation?
Scientific references
Live- Atkins, de Paula & Keeler, Atkins’ Physical Chemistry, 11th ed.
- NIST Chemistry WebBook — thermochemical reference data.
Description of this simulation
Choose two reactants, the amount and a suitable condition, then start the reviewed methane steam reforming model.
Quick test · 3 questions
Reaction learning path
16 of 17 reviewed reactions
Open foundation-to-advanced pathObjective
Safety
LiveIndustrial reforming combines flammable and toxic gases at high temperature. Simulation only.
This screen is a simulation, never a substitute for supervised laboratory risk assessment.
Chemicals
CH4(g) + H2O(g)
Apparatus
- Tubular reactor model
- Steam feed
- Catalyst bed
- Gas analyser
What this model shows — and what it simplifies
Educational ModelThis is a closed, stoichiometric teaching model.
Where do we see this in real life?
Steam reforming is a major hydrogen-production route and a useful case for energy and carbon-efficiency analysis.
Explain this result
Scientific review record
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- School
- Reviewer
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