Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - The Chemical Industry (Section 2 - No. 10)
What is the purpose of using high pressure in the Haber process for the production of ammonia?
To decrease the rate of the reaction.
To favor the endothermic reaction.
To shift the equilibrium towards the products.
To decrease the yield of ammonia.
Explanation
Increasing pressure favors the side of the reaction with fewer gas molecules, which is the product side in the Haber process.
Comments (0)
