Question

Match the action to the effect on the equilibrium position for the reaction N2(g) + 3H2(g) ⇌ 2NH3(g). Match Term Definition Removing ammonia A) No effect Removing hydrogen gas B) Shift to the right Adding a catalyst C) Shift to the left

Answer 1

Answer:

The answers to the questions are given below.

Explanation:

According to Le Chatelier's principle, if an external constrain such as change in concentration, temperature or pressure is imposed on a chemical system in equilibrium, the equilibrium will shift in order to neutralize the effect.

A. Effective of removing ammonia, NH3.

N2(g) + 3H2(g) ⇌ 2NH3(g)

Removing NH3 from the reaction simply means we are left with more reactants and no product. Therefore, the reactant will react to produce the product. Hence, the equilibrium position will shift to the right.

2. Effect of removing H2

N2(g) + 3H2(g) ⇌ 2NH3(g)

Remoing H2 simply means we have more products and less reactant. Therefore, the product will be convert to reactant. Hence, the equilibrium position will shift to the left.

C. Effect of adding a catalyst.

N2(g) + 3H2(g) ⇌ 2NH3(g)

Catalyst does not affect the equilibrium position. It only creates an alternative path to arrive at the product within a short time. Hence, it has no effect.