For the reaction N2(g) + 3H2(g) ⇌ 2NH3(g), if the concentration of NH3 is increased, what will happen to the equilibrium?
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For the reaction N2(g) + 3H2(g) ⇌ 2NH3(g), if the concentration of NH3 is increased, what will happen to the equilibrium?
Shift to the right
Shift to the left
No change
Increase the rate of reaction
According to Le Chatelier's principle, increasing the concentration of a product (NH3) will shift the equilibrium to the left to counteract the change.
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Q: For the reaction N2(g) + 3H2(g) ⇌ 2NH3(g), if the concentration of NH3 is increased, what will happen to the equilibrium?
Solution: According to Le Chatelier's principle, increasing the concentration of a product (NH3) will shift the equilibrium to the left to counteract the change.
Steps: 5
Step 1: Identify the reaction: N2(g) + 3H2(g) ⇌ 2NH3(g).
Step 2: Recognize that NH3 is a product of the reaction.
Step 3: Understand that increasing the concentration of a product (NH3) disturbs the equilibrium.
Step 4: Apply Le Chatelier's principle, which states that the system will adjust to counteract the change.
Step 5: Conclude that the equilibrium will shift to the left (toward the reactants) to reduce the concentration of NH3.
