For the reaction N2 + 3 H2 <-> 2 NH3, what happens if the pressure is increased at constant temperature?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The equilibrium shifts toward ammonia
- Step 1: The left side has four moles of gas and the right side has two. Step 2. Higher pressure favours the side with fewer moles of gas. Answer: toward ammonia. Why not the others: these statements ignore Le Chatelier's principle.
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