What will happen to the position of equilibrium if the volume of the system is decreased in the reaction shown? N₂(g)+ 3 H₂ 2 NH₃(g)

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According to Le Chatelier's principle, when the volume of the system is decreased, the equilibrium will shift in the direction that produces fewer moles of gas. In this case, the reactant side has a total of 4 moles of gas (1 + 3) while the product side has only 2 moles of gas. Therefore, the equilibrium will shift to the right to produce more product and hence increase the moles of gas, in order to compensate for the decrease in volume.

What Will Happen to the Position of Equilibrium If the Volume