Effect of Pressure (gas equilibrium)

Increase P in the system by reducing the volume.

file://C:\chem_eve\16_NO2.mov

16_NO2.mov

(16m14an1.mov)

Increasing P shifts equilibrium to side

with fewer molecules (to try to reduce P).

Here, reaction shifts LEFT

PN2O4 increases

See Ass#2 - question #6

PNO2 decreases

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