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Equilibrium constant, Kc for the reaction, N2(g)+3H2(g)2NH3(g); at 500 K is 0.061 litre2 mole2. At a particular time, the analysis shows that composition of the reaction mixture is 3.00 mol litre1 of N2, 2.00 mol litre1 of H2, and 0.500 mol litre1 of NH3. Is the reaction at equilibrium? If not, in which direction does the reaction tend to proceed to reach equilibrium?

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Qc=[NH3]2[N2][H2]3
Q=(0.50)2(3.0)(2.0)3=0.0104
The value of the reaction quotient is not equal to the value of the equilibrium constant.
Hence, the reaction is not at equilibrium.
The value of the reaction quotient is less than the value of the equilibrium constant.
Hence, the reaction will proceed to form more products, i.e., in the forward direction.

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