Nitric Acid Is an Important Chemical, Being Used in Diverse $\rarr$

Short Answer

Nitric acid is an important chemical, being used in diverse applications from fertilizer to explosives. The net reaction for its production is shown in the following unbalanced equation:
NH₃ + 2 O₂ $\rarr$ HNO₃ + H₂O
About 7.7 billion kg of nitric acid is produced annually in the United States. How many kg of ammonia will be required to produce this amount?