(a)
Interpretation:Each plot on the graph corresponding to
Concept introduction: Le Chatelier’s 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 the desired product can be enhanced. For example, Le Chatelier’s has improved the synthesis of
The yield of ammonia is increased when ammonia already formed is removed from the reactor that allows for more combination of nitrogen and hydrogen to form more ammonia.
(b)
Interpretation: Relative shapes of each plot corresponding to
Concept introduction: Le Chatelier’s 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 the desired product can be enhanced. For example, Le Chatelier’s has improved the synthesis of
The yield of ammonia is increased when ammonia already formed is removed from the reactor that allows for more combination of nitrogen and hydrogen to form more ammonia.
(c)
Interpretation:The point when equilibrium is established amongst
Concept introduction: Le Chatelier’s 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 the desired product can be enhanced. For example, Le Chatelier’s has improved the synthesis of
The yield of ammonia is increased when ammonia already formed is removed from the reactor that allows for more combination of nitrogen and hydrogen to form more ammonia.
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