In which direction does the equilibrium shift when the pressure is increased?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. To the right, towards ammonia
- Step 1: Left side: 4 gas particles; right side: 2. Step 2. Higher pressure favours fewer particles. Answer: to the right. Why not the others: these ignore the change in the number of gas particles.
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