Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction showing catalytic oxidation of $NH_3$ by atmospheric oxygen.

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(N/A) The catalytic oxidation of ammonia $(NH_3)$ by atmospheric oxygen in the presence of a platinum-rhodium catalyst at $500 \ K$ and $9 \ bar$ pressure is given by the following balanced equation:
$4 NH_3(g) + 5 O_2(g) \xrightarrow{Pt/Rh, 500 \ K, 9 \ bar} 4 NO(g) + 6 H_2O(g)$

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