Chapter 6, Problem 16E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:Law of mass action should be written.

Concept introduction:Le Chatelier established the qualitative effects of change in concentration or partial pressure of reactant on reaction equilibrium.

It suggests that if a certain change in concentration of substrates occurs then reaction proceeds so as to minimize the effects of changes. This way the direction of equilibrium can be altered by various changes and yield of desired ${\text{NH}}_{\text{3}}$ product can be enhanced. For example, the Le Chatelier’s has improved the synthesis of ${\text{NH}}_{\text{3}}$ by Haber’s process.