In the reaction N2(g) + 3H2(g) ⇌ 2NH3(g), what happens if the concentration of NH3 is decreased?
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In the reaction N2(g) + 3H2(g) ⇌ 2NH3(g), what happens if the concentration of NH3 is decreased?
Equilibrium shifts to the right
Equilibrium shifts to the left
No effect on equilibrium
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: In the reaction N2(g) + 3H2(g) ⇌ 2NH3(g), what happens 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 of balance called equilibrium, where the rates of the forward and reverse reactions are equal.
Step 3: Identify what happens when the concentration of NH3 (ammonia) is decreased: there is less NH3 present in the system.
Step 4: Apply Le Chatelier's Principle, which states that if a change is made to a system at equilibrium, the system will adjust to counteract that change.
Step 5: Since NH3 is decreased, the system will try to produce more NH3 to restore balance.
Step 6: Conclude that the equilibrium will shift to the right, favoring the production of more NH3.
