205k views
1 vote
What will happen if pressure is increased?

User Noddy Cha
by
3.3k points

2 Answers

4 votes
Increase the pressure on what ?
User Kimjxie
by
3.5k points
4 votes

When there is an increase in pressure, the equilibrium will shift towards the side of the reaction with fewer moles of gas. When there is a decrease in pressure, the equilibrium will shift towards the side of the reaction with more moles of gas.

User Bastien Ho
by
3.4k points