How would an increase in temperature affect the following equilibrium?
N₂(g) + 3H₂(g) 2NH₃(g) H^° = -92.0 kJ/mol

Question

How would an increase in temperature affect the following equilibrium? N₂(g) + 3H₂(g) 2NH₃(g) H^° = -92.0 kJ/mol

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According to Le Chatelier's principle, an increase in temperature would favor the endothermic reaction (i.e. the reaction with the positive ∆H value). In this case, that means more reactants would form. As a result, the equilibrium constant, K, would decrease. Therefore, the correct answer is E.

How Would an Increase in Temperature Affect the Following Equilibrium