03 3. Comparative Analysis: Effect of External Stresses on Reversible System: N2(g) + 3 H2(g) ⇌ 2 NH3(g) (ΔH = -92 kJ)
1Increase Pressure
Direction of Equilibrium Shift
- Forward (towards fewer moles, 4 → 2)
Effect on [NH3]
- Increases
Effect on Kc Value
- Remains constant
2Decrease Temperature (Cooling)
Direction of Equilibrium Shift
- Forward (produces heat)
Effect on [NH3]
- Increases
Effect on Kc Value
- Increases
3Increase [N2] or [H2]
Direction of Equilibrium Shift
- Forward
Effect on [NH3]
- Increases
Effect on Kc Value
- Remains constant
4Add Iron Catalyst
Direction of Equilibrium Shift
- No shift (rf and rb increase equally)
Effect on [NH3]
- No change
Effect on Kc Value
- Remains constant
5Increase Temperature (Heating)
Direction of Equilibrium Shift
- Backward (absorbs heat)
Effect on [NH3]
- Decreases
Effect on Kc Value
- Decreases