Nitrogen and Hyd eact to nd, like this. N₂(g)+3H₂(g)2NH3(g) The reaction is exothermic. Suppose a mixture of N₂, H₂ and NH3 has come to equilibrium in a closed reaction vessel. Predict what change, if any, the perturbations in the table below will cause in the composition of the mixture in the vessel. Also decide whether the equilibrium shifts to the right or left. perturbation change in composition shift in equilibrium O to the right The temperature is lowered. The pressure of N₂ will ✔ ? Oto the left O (none) O to the right The temperature is raised. The pressure of NH3 will? O to the left O (none) $ go up. go down. not change.

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### Nitrogen and Hydrogen Reaction to Form Ammonia

Nitrogen and hydrogen react to form ammonia through the following exothermic reaction:

\[ N_2(g) + 3H_2(g) \rightarrow 2NH_3(g) \]

Suppose a mixture of \( N_2 \), \( H_2 \), and \( NH_3 \) has come to equilibrium in a closed reaction vessel. Predict the changes in the composition of the mixture and the direction of the equilibrium shift in response to the perturbations listed below:

### Table of Perturbations and Effects

| Perturbation                        | Change in Composition                         | Shift in Equilibrium        |
|-------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------|-----------------------------|
| The temperature is lowered.         | The pressure of \( N_2 \) will:               |                              |
|                                     | ◀ go up                                | ○ to the right              |
|                                     | ○ go down                                     | ○ to the left               |
|                                     | ○ not change                                  | ○ (none)                    |
| The temperature is raised.          | The pressure of \( NH_3 \) will:              |                              |
|                                     | ⮟                                             | ○ to the right              |
|                                     | ⮛                                             | ○ to the left               |
|                                     | ⮟                                             | ○ (none)                    |


### Explanation

1. **When the temperature is lowered:**
   - The equilibrium of the exothermic reaction will shift to the right (towards the formation of \( NH_3 \)) to produce more heat as a counteracting measure.


2. **When the temperature is raised:**
   - The equilibrium of the exothermic reaction will shift to the left (towards the reactants \( N_2 \) and \( H_2 \)) to absorb the added heat.


Make sure to use this information to predict changes in the composition and direction of equilibrium during your experiments related to the formation of ammonia.
Transcribed Image Text:### Nitrogen and Hydrogen Reaction to Form Ammonia Nitrogen and hydrogen react to form ammonia through the following exothermic reaction: \[ N_2(g) + 3H_2(g) \rightarrow 2NH_3(g) \] Suppose a mixture of \( N_2 \), \( H_2 \), and \( NH_3 \) has come to equilibrium in a closed reaction vessel. Predict the changes in the composition of the mixture and the direction of the equilibrium shift in response to the perturbations listed below: ### Table of Perturbations and Effects | Perturbation | Change in Composition | Shift in Equilibrium | |-------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------|-----------------------------| | The temperature is lowered. | The pressure of \( N_2 \) will: | | | | ◀ go up | ○ to the right | | | ○ go down | ○ to the left | | | ○ not change | ○ (none) | | The temperature is raised. | The pressure of \( NH_3 \) will: | | | | ⮟ | ○ to the right | | | ⮛ | ○ to the left | | | ⮟ | ○ (none) | ### Explanation 1. **When the temperature is lowered:** - The equilibrium of the exothermic reaction will shift to the right (towards the formation of \( NH_3 \)) to produce more heat as a counteracting measure. 2. **When the temperature is raised:** - The equilibrium of the exothermic reaction will shift to the left (towards the reactants \( N_2 \) and \( H_2 \)) to absorb the added heat. Make sure to use this information to predict changes in the composition and direction of equilibrium during your experiments related to the formation of ammonia.
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