Question

i. If NH₃ is added to the equilibrium system (Haber process), in which direction will the equilibrium shift to consume added NH₃ to reduce the effect of stress?

ii. In this process, out of the reactions (reverse and forward reaction), which reaction will occur to a greater extent?

iii. What will be the effect on yield of NH₃?

Answer 1

i. If NH₃ is added to the equilibrium system, the equilibrium will shift from right to left to consume added NH₃ to reduce the effect of stress.

ii. If NH₃ is added to the equilibrium system, then reverse reaction will occur to greater extent.

iii. If NH₃ is added to the equilibrium system, the equilibrium will shift in reverse direction and the yield of NH₃ will decrease.