For the reaction N2(g) + 3H2(g) ⇌ 2NH3(g), what will happen if the concentration of NH3 is decreased?
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For the reaction N2(g) + 3H2(g) ⇌ 2NH3(g), what will happen if the concentration of NH3 is decreased?
Shifts to the right
Shifts to the left
No effect
Reaction stops
Decreasing the concentration of NH3 will shift the equilibrium to the right to produce more NH3, according to Le Chatelier's Principle.
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Q: For the reaction N2(g) + 3H2(g) ⇌ 2NH3(g), what will happen if the concentration of NH3 is decreased?
Solution: Decreasing the concentration of NH3 will shift the equilibrium to the right to produce more NH3, according to Le Chatelier's Principle.
Steps: 6
Step 1: Understand the reaction: N2(g) + 3H2(g) ⇌ 2NH3(g) means nitrogen and hydrogen gases react to form ammonia.
Step 2: Recognize that this reaction can reach a state called equilibrium, where the amounts of reactants and products remain constant.
Step 3: Know that Le Chatelier's Principle states that if a change is made to a system at equilibrium, the system will adjust to counteract that change.
Step 4: Identify the change: we are decreasing the concentration of NH3 (ammonia).
Step 5: Apply Le Chatelier's Principle: since we decreased NH3, the system will try to increase NH3 back to its original level.
Step 6: Determine the direction of the shift: to produce more NH3, the reaction will shift to the right, which means more N2 and H2 will react to form NH3.
