A chemical engineer is studying the following reaction: N₂(g) + 3H₂(g) → 2 NH3(g) At the temperature the engineer picks, the equilibrium constant K for this reaction is 0.018. The engineer charges ("fills") three reaction vessels with nitrogen and hydrogen, and lets the reaction begin. He then measures the composition of the mixture inside each vessel from time to time. His first set of measurements are shown in the table below. Predict the changes in the compositions the engineer should expect next time he measures the compositions. reaction vessel compound pressure expected change in pressure N₂ 11.46 atm ↑ increase O decrease O (no change) ↓ Odecrease A H₂ 18.35 atm Ot increase NH3 32.54 atm. Ot increase O decrease N₂ 10.77 atm ↓ O ↑ increase O ↑ increase O (no change) O (no change) O (no change) O (no change) O (no change) B H₂ O decrease O decrease Odecrease 16.30 atm 33.91 atm O ↑ increase NH₂ N₂ 11.20 atm O ↑ increase O decrease O (no change) C H₂ 17.58 atm O ↑ increase O decrease O (no change) NH3 33.05 atm O ↑ increase O decrease O (no change) X Ś ?

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### Chemical Reaction Study: Predicting Composition Changes in Gas Reaction Vessels

**Reaction Under Study**:  
The chemical engineer is examining the reaction:

\[ \text{N}_2(g) + 3\text{H}_2(g) \rightarrow 2\text{NH}_3(g) \]

**Equilibrium Constant**:  
At the chosen temperature, the equilibrium constant \( K_p \) for this reaction is 0.018.

**Experimental Procedure**:  
The engineer fills three reaction vessels with nitrogen (N₂) and hydrogen (H₂) gases and initiates the reaction. The composition inside each vessel is measured periodically. The initial set of measurements is recorded in the table below. Based on this data, predictions are made about how the gas composition will change the next time measurements are taken.

### Data Table: Initial Measurements and Expected Changes

| **Reaction Vessel** | **Compound** | **Pressure** | **Expected Change in Pressure** |
|---------------------|--------------|--------------|---------------------------------|
| **A**               | N₂           | 11.46 atm    | ○ ↑ increase   ○ ↓ decrease   ● (no change) |
|                     | H₂           | 18.35 atm    | ○ ↑ increase   ○ ↓ decrease   ● (no change) |
|                     | NH₃          | 32.54 atm    | ○ ↑ increase   ○ ↓ decrease   ● (no change) |
| **B**               | N₂           | 10.77 atm    | ● ↑ increase   ○ ↓ decrease   ○ (no change) |
|                     | H₂           | 16.30 atm    | ● ↑ increase   ○ ↓ decrease   ○ (no change) |
|                     | NH₃          | 33.91 atm    | ○ ↑ increase   ● ↓ decrease   ○ (no change) |
| **C**               | N₂           | 11.20 atm    | ○ ↑ increase   ● ↓ decrease   ○ (no change) |
|                     | H₂           | 17.58 atm    | ○ ↑ increase   ● ↓ decrease   ○ (no change) |
|                     | NH₃          | 33.05 atm    | ○ ↑ increase   ● ↓ decrease   ○ (no change) |

### Detailed Observations:

- **Reaction Vessel A**:
  - **Nitrogen (N₂)**: Pressure is 11
Transcribed Image Text:### Chemical Reaction Study: Predicting Composition Changes in Gas Reaction Vessels **Reaction Under Study**: The chemical engineer is examining the reaction: \[ \text{N}_2(g) + 3\text{H}_2(g) \rightarrow 2\text{NH}_3(g) \] **Equilibrium Constant**: At the chosen temperature, the equilibrium constant \( K_p \) for this reaction is 0.018. **Experimental Procedure**: The engineer fills three reaction vessels with nitrogen (N₂) and hydrogen (H₂) gases and initiates the reaction. The composition inside each vessel is measured periodically. The initial set of measurements is recorded in the table below. Based on this data, predictions are made about how the gas composition will change the next time measurements are taken. ### Data Table: Initial Measurements and Expected Changes | **Reaction Vessel** | **Compound** | **Pressure** | **Expected Change in Pressure** | |---------------------|--------------|--------------|---------------------------------| | **A** | N₂ | 11.46 atm | ○ ↑ increase ○ ↓ decrease ● (no change) | | | H₂ | 18.35 atm | ○ ↑ increase ○ ↓ decrease ● (no change) | | | NH₃ | 32.54 atm | ○ ↑ increase ○ ↓ decrease ● (no change) | | **B** | N₂ | 10.77 atm | ● ↑ increase ○ ↓ decrease ○ (no change) | | | H₂ | 16.30 atm | ● ↑ increase ○ ↓ decrease ○ (no change) | | | NH₃ | 33.91 atm | ○ ↑ increase ● ↓ decrease ○ (no change) | | **C** | N₂ | 11.20 atm | ○ ↑ increase ● ↓ decrease ○ (no change) | | | H₂ | 17.58 atm | ○ ↑ increase ● ↓ decrease ○ (no change) | | | NH₃ | 33.05 atm | ○ ↑ increase ● ↓ decrease ○ (no change) | ### Detailed Observations: - **Reaction Vessel A**: - **Nitrogen (N₂)**: Pressure is 11
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