Asked by bob

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N2(g) + 3H2(g) ⇄ 2NH3(g) + energy

When this reaction has reached equilibrium, how will it respond when the temperature of the system increases?

(1 point)

The equilibrium will shift to the right.

The concentration H2 will decrease.

The concentration of N2 will decrease.

The equilibrium will shift to the left.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
The equilibrium will shift to the left.

Reason: The forward reaction is exothermic (releases energy). Increasing temperature adds heat, so by Le Chatelier's principle the system shifts toward the reactants (left) to absorb the added heat.