Predict how an equilibrium shifts

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1. 1.

   At constant temperature, an equilibrium gas mixture is squeezed from 10 L to 5 L. By what factor does its pressure rise, Ari?

   2 times
2. 2.

   At constant temperature, an equilibrium gas mixture is squeezed from 12 L to 4 L. By what factor does its pressure rise, Bo?

   3 times
3. 3.

   At constant temperature, an equilibrium gas mixture is squeezed from 20 L to 8 L. By what factor does its pressure rise, Esme?

   2.5 times
4. 4.

   Cooler temperatures favor ammonia. Why does the ammonia process run at 400–500 °C, Jun?

   • The catalyst melts below 400 °C
   • A cooler reaction is too slow
   • Heat makes more NH₃ at equilibrium
5. 5.

   What is ammonia from the ammonia process mainly used to make, Kira?

   • Drinking water
   • Table salt
   • Fertilizer
6. 6.

   Milo says a catalyst raises the amount of NH₃ at equilibrium. Agree or disagree?

   • Disagree: it only speeds the approach
   • Agree: catalysts add more N₂
   • Agree: catalysts push toward products
7. 7.

   Noah says adding a catalyst to an equilibrium mixture makes it shift toward products. Agree or disagree?

   • Agree: it removes the reactants
   • Agree: a catalyst favors the products
   • Disagree: the equilibrium stays put
8. 8.

   Extra NH₃ is added to the ammonia equilibrium. Which way does it shift, Ren?

   • Toward N₂ and H₂
   • Toward more NH₃
   • It does not shift
9. 9.

   Which pair of changes both give more NH₃ at equilibrium, Tala?

   • Higher pressure and removing NH₃
   • Lower pressure and adding NH₃
   • Higher temperature and adding NH₃
10. 10.

    N₂O₄ (colorless) ⇌ 2 NO₂ (brown) is endothermic. What happens to the color when it is heated, Zee?

    • It turns paler
    • It stays the same
    • It turns darker brown