Given that the following reaction begins at equilibrium, which of the following
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Question
Given that the following reaction begins at equilibrium, which of the following describes the reaction immediately after a small portion of CO2(g)
is removed from the reaction container?
CO(g) + H2O(g) <----> CO2(g) + H2(g)
Q < Kc, reaction is spontaneous in reverse direction
Q < Kc, reaction is spontaneous in forward direction
Q > Kc, reaction is spontaneous in reverse direction
Q > Kc, reaction is spontaneous in forward direction
No effect
a.)Q < Kc, reaction is spontaneous in reverse direction
b.)Q < Kc, reaction is spontaneous in forward direction
c.)Q > Kc, reaction is spontaneous in reverse direction
d.)Q > Kc, reaction is spontaneous in forward direction
e.)No effect
Explanation / Answer
we are adding product in the reaction mixture so Q>Kc
Q= reaction quotient
Kc = Equilibrium constant
In order to re-establish equilibrium, the reaction will progress to the left, towards the reactants.
So , Q > Kc, reaction is spontaneous in reverse direction
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