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A-LevelChemistryEquilibriaMay/June 2020Paper 1 Q31 Mark

The catalysed formation of ammonia by the Haber process can be represented by the equation shown. N2(g) + 3H2(g) ⇌ 2NH3(g) ΔH = −92 kJ mol⁻¹ Which change in conditions will increase both the rate of formation and the equilibrium yield of ammonia?

Adecrease in the temperature
Bincrease in the temperature
Cincrease in the pressure
Dincrease in the surface area of the catalyst

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This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Chemistry (9701) May/June 2020 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Equilibria and is worth 1 mark.

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