Chapter 18, Problem 4PE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The direction of the reaction, $2{\text{NH}}_3\left(\text{g}\right)+{\text{CO}}_2\left(\text{g}\right)\rightleftharpoons {\text{N}}_2{\text{CH}}_4\text{O}\left(\text{s}\right)+{\text{H}}_2\text{O}\left(\text{g}\right)$ at equilibrium when the volume of the system is doubled 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, the equilibrium shifts in such a way or a direction that it can reduce the effect of change.