For the reaction N2(g) + 3H2(g) ⇌ 2NH3(g), if the concentration of NH3 is increa
Practice Questions
Q1
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
Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions
For the reaction N2(g) + 3H2(g) ⇌ 2NH3(g), if the concentration of NH3 is increased, what will happen to the equilibrium?
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.
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.
