Using these two above, explain the competing effects of pressure and temperature on the haber process to produce ammonia. Your answer should be at least 1 paragraph.
Do not mind about the paragraph, I just need help making the points! Thanks!
Do not mind about the paragraph, I just need help making the points! Thanks!
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For the Haber process for making ammonia,
N2 + 3 H2 <--------> 2 NH3 + energy
By increasing the pressure, you tend to form more ammonia because you relieve the stress (pressure increase) by forming more ammonia (a smaller volume) thus lowering the applied pressure. Since the reaction is exothermic, the increase in temperature (kinetic energy) will shift the equilibrium to the breakdown of ammonia into the reactants.
N2 + 3 H2 <--------> 2 NH3 + energy
By increasing the pressure, you tend to form more ammonia because you relieve the stress (pressure increase) by forming more ammonia (a smaller volume) thus lowering the applied pressure. Since the reaction is exothermic, the increase in temperature (kinetic energy) will shift the equilibrium to the breakdown of ammonia into the reactants.