For the equilibrium reaction N2(g) + 3H2(g) ⇌ 2NH3(g), how will the equilibrium
Practice Questions
Q1
For the equilibrium reaction N2(g) + 3H2(g) ⇌ 2NH3(g), how will the equilibrium shift if H2 is added?
Shift to the right
Shift to the left
No change
Increase in temperature
Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions
For the equilibrium reaction N2(g) + 3H2(g) ⇌ 2NH3(g), how will the equilibrium shift if H2 is added?
Step 1: Identify the reaction: N2(g) + 3H2(g) ⇌ 2NH3(g).
Step 2: Understand what happens when you add a reactant (H2) to the system.
Step 3: Remember 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 4: Since H2 is a reactant, adding more H2 will increase its concentration.
Step 5: The equilibrium will shift to the right to use up the added H2.
Step 6: Shifting to the right means producing more NH3.
Le Chatelier's Principle – This principle states that if a dynamic equilibrium is disturbed by changing the conditions, the position of equilibrium shifts to counteract the change.
Equilibrium Shift – Understanding how the addition of reactants or products affects the direction of the equilibrium shift.
