Question #243471
The container where the following reaction is occurring (at equilibrium) has its volume suddenly increased. Which way will the equilibrium shift to compensate this change?
N2 (g) + 3H2 (g) ⇌2NH3 (g) ∆H = -92 kJ/mol
Expert's answer
Increased volume means decreased pressure. Therefore, the equilibrium will shift towards the greater amount (moles) of reactants. For this equation, the equilibrium will shift to the left.
