Suppose the following reaction is at equilibrium at a given temperature and pressure. The pressure is then increased at constant temperature, by compressing the reaction mixture, and the mixture is allowed to re-establish equilibrium. At the new equilibrium ____.
N2(g) + 3H2(g) 2NH3(g)
a. there is more ammonia than there was originally
b. there is less ammonia than there was originally
c. there is the same amount of ammonia present as there was originally
d. the nitrogen is used up completely
e. the amount of ammonia may be either larger or smaller than it was originally, depending on the value of K
Answer: a. there is more ammonia than there was originally