Question

Examine the reversible reaction among gases. 3H2 + N2 ~ 2NH3. if pressure were added to this reaction when it is at chemical equilibrium, what would occur?
A. The reaction rate of the forward reaction would decrease in order to decrease the number of particles.
B. The reaction rate of the forward reaction would increase in order to decrease the number of particles.
C. The reaction rate of the reverse reaction would decrease in order to decrease the number of particles.
D. The rate of the reverse reaction would increase in order to decrease the number of particles.

Answer 1

The answer is: The reaction rate of the forward reaction would increase in order to decrease the number of particles. (B)