Le Chatelier's Principle Simulator

HS-PS1-6: Refining Chemical Systems at Equilibrium

Explore how changing conditions (concentration, volume/pressure, and temperature) stresses a system at equilibrium, causing it to shift to counteract the stress and produce more or fewer products.

The Reaction System

N₂ + 3H₂ 2NH₃ + Heat (92 kJ)

The Haber Process (Exothermic)

Apply Stress to System

Concentration
Volume & Pressure
High Pressure (Low Vol) Low Pressure (High Vol)
Temperature
Cold 400 K Hot

Constructing Explanations

The system is currently at equilibrium. Apply a stress using the controls above to see how the system shifts to counteract it.

Reaction Chamber

N₂ (Reactant)
H₂ (Reactant)
NH₃ (Product)
Shift Right →

Concentration vs. Time