A container was charged with hydrogen,nitrogen,and ammonia gases at 120°C and the system was allowed to reach equilibrium.What will happen if the volume of the container is increased at constant temperature? 3H₂(g)+ N₂(g) 2NH₃(g)

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According to Le Chatelier's principle, when the volume is increased, the reaction will shift to the side with fewer moles of gas to offset the change. In this case, the forward reaction (formation of ammonia) has two moles of gas, while the reverse reaction (decomposition of ammonia into hydrogen and nitrogen) has three moles of gas. Therefore, the reaction will shift to the left, producing more hydrogen and nitrogen at the expense of ammonia.

A Container Was Charged with Hydrogen,nitrogen,and Ammonia Gases at 120°C