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A-LevelChemistryReaction kineticsMay/June 2010Paper 1 Q101 Mark

The Haber process for the manufacture of ammonia is represented by the following equation. N2(g) + 3H2(g) ⇌ 2NH3(g) ΔΗ = −92 kJ mol⁻¹ Which statement is correct about this reaction when the temperature is increased?

ABoth forward and backward rates increase.
BThe backward rate only increases.
CThe forward rate only increases.
DThere is no effect on the backward or forward rate.

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This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Chemistry (9701) May/June 2010 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Reaction kinetics and is worth 1 mark.

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