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Chemistry · Unit 3 · Chemical equilibrium systems · Chemical equilibrium

Determine the effect of temperature change on chemical systems at equilibrium by considering the enthalpy change for the forward and reverse reactions.

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Question 1

The reaction $\text{PCl}_5(g) \rightleftharpoons \text{PCl}_3(g) + \text{Cl}_2(g)$ is endothermic in the forward direction. If the temperature of the system at equilibrium is decreased, which change will occur?

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Question 2

The equilibrium system shown below is initially at equilibrium at 400 K. $$\ce{C2H4(g) + H2(g) <=> C2H6(g)} \quad \Delta H = -137 \text{ kJ/mol}$$ The temperature is then increased to 550 K. Which statement correctly describes the effect of this temperature increase on the equilibrium system?

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Question 3

The decomposition of dinitrogen tetroxide is represented by the equilibrium equation: $$\text{N}_2\text{O}_4(g) \rightleftharpoons 2\text{NO}_2(g) - 58 \text{ kJ mol}^{-1}$$ Determine whether increasing the temperature of this system will shift the equilibrium towards the reactants or products. Justify your answer by considering the enthalpy change of the forward reaction.

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