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AP Chem Schrempp 2008
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•Consider the Haber Process:
•If we start with a mixture of nitrogen
and hydrogen (in any
proportions), the reaction will reach equilibrium with a constant concentration of nitrogen,
hydrogen and ammonia.
•However, if we start with just ammonia
and no nitrogen or
hydrogen, the reaction will proceed and N2 and H2 will be produced until equilibrium is
achieved.
The Equilibrium Constant
