odel hypothesis will only fit into one category. Here is the graph again to help you. (4 points) Accept Hypothesis Reject Hypothesis Increasing ammonia production requires an increase in temperature. Percentage yield will increase if pressure is increased and temperature is decreased. As pressure increases, percentage yield of ammonia increases because the number of particles collisions increase. Increasing temperature and decreasing pressure will result in higher ammonia production.

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Based on the statements you've provided regarding the ammonia production process, it seems that the hypothesis related to ammonia production can be analyzed and categorized based on the principles of chemical equilibrium, specifically applying Le Chatelier's principle.

  1. Accept Hypothesis: This category is supported by the statement that "increasing ammonia production requires an increase in temperature." In a reaction where ammonia is being produced, increasing the temperature would favor the endothermic direction of the reaction, possibly increasing yield, depending on the specific reaction conditions.

  2. Reject Hypothesis: This category is supported by the statement that "percentage yield will increase if pressure is increased and temperature is decreased." According to Le Chatelier's principle, if the reaction is exothermic (releasing heat), decreasing the temperature would favor the production of products (in this case, ammonia), and increasing pressure would favor the side of the reaction with fewer moles of gas.

  3. Conflicted View: The statement "as pressure increases, percentage yield of ammonia increases because the number of particle collisions increases" aligns with an increase in pressure typically resulting in a higher yield of ammonia if the reaction produces fewer moles of gas. However, the statement "increasing temperature and decreasing pressure will result in higher ammonia production" suggests a misunderstanding of the relationship between temperature, pressure, and yield, as it contradicts the typical behavior expected from Le Chatelier's principle for this reaction.

Given this analysis, the key points to consider for the graph's categories may look like this:

  • Accept Hypothesis: Increasing temperature enhances production (conditional).
  • Reject Hypothesis: Yield of ammonia is generally favored by increased pressure and decreased temperature (based on the exothermic nature of the Haber process).
  • Conflicted or Ambiguous Hypothesis: The impact of simultaneous changes in pressure and temperature on yield can be complex and may vary based on specific conditions.

To summarize, if the hypothesis asserts that ammonia production can be optimized by contradicting the principles of chemical equilibria, it would be categorized as "Reject Hypothesis." If the propositions align with established scientific principles, they fall into "Accept Hypothesis." A clear resolution requires a deeper understanding of the exact chemical equations and reaction conditions involved in ammonia production.