Topical Questions These questions are keyed to the major topics in the chapter. Usually...

Topical Questions

These questions are keyed to the major topics in the chapter. Usually a question that is answered at the back of this book is paired with a similar one that is not.

Consider the system

(a) How will the amount of ammonia at equilibrium be affected by

(1) Removing O₂(g) without changing the total volume?

(2) Adding N₂(g) without changing the total volume?

(3) Adding water without changing the total volume?

(4) Expanding the container?

(5) Increasing the temperature?

(b) Which of the above changes (1–5) will increase the value of K? Which will decrease it?