Chapter 18, Problem 27E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The direction in which the equilibrium will shift if additional oxygen is pumped into the equilibrium system, for the reaction $4{\text{NH}}_3\left(\text{g}\right)+5{\text{O}}_2\left(\text{g}\right)\rightleftharpoons 4\text{NO}\left(\text{g}\right)+6{\text{H}}_2\text{O}\left(\text{g}\right)$ is to be predicted.

Concept introduction:

Equilibrium is the state where the concentration of the reactant is equal to the concentration of the product. According to Le Chatelier’s Principle, it states that the equilibrium shifts in such a way or a direction that it can reduce the effect of change.