Question

Consider the reaction below. 2NH3g+N2g+3H2g What is the most likely effect to the forward reaction if there is an increase in pressure on this reaction? The reactant surface area increases. The reaction rate decreases. The reaction is not affected at all. The reaction stops completely.

Answer 1

An increase in pressure on the reaction 2NH3(g) + N2(g) + 3H2(g) favors the forward reaction, thus increasing the rate of NH3 production due to a decrease in the total number of gas molecules according to Le Chatelier's principle.

Step-by-step explanation:

When considering the effect of an increase in pressure on the forward reaction of the chemical equation 2NH3(g) + N2(g) + 3H2(g), Le Chatelier's principle indicates that the system will adjust to counteract the change. Since an increase in pressure favors the reaction which produces fewer moles of gas, the forward reaction is favored. This increases the yield of ammonia (NH3) and decreases the overall pressure, as it reduces the total number of gas molecules present.

Therefore, the most likely effect to the forward reaction if there is an increase in pressure on this reaction system would be that the reaction rate increases and the production of NH3 is favored.

Answer 2

The correct answer is B.) The reaction rate decreases.

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