Factors Affecting Equilibria

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Factors Affecting Equilibria: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Le Chatelier's Principle, Factors Affecting Equilibrium, Effect of Temperature on Equilibrium, Effect of Inert Gas on Equilibrium, Effect of Catalyst on Equilibrium and, Applications of Le Chatelier's Principle

Important Questions on Factors Affecting Equilibria

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Consider the following equilibrium in a closed container

  N 2 O 4 ( g )2N O 2 ( g )

At a fixed temperature, the volume of the reaction container is halved. For this change, which of the following statements holds true regarding the equilibrium constant   K p and degree of dissociation ( α ) ?

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For the chemical reaction  3X(g)+Y(g)X3Y(g) , the amount of   X 3 Y at equilibrium is affected by –

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The Haber’s process for the formation of   NH 3 at 298 K is

 N2+3H22NH3;ΔH=46.0J.

Which of the following is the correct statement –

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In which of the following equilibrium, change in the volume of the system does not alter the number of moles –

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State Le Chatelier's principle and apply it to the following equilibria: N2O4g2NO2g-Heat.

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State Le Chatelier's principle and apply it to the following equilibria: 2NOgN2g+O2g+Heat.

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State and explain Le Chatelier's principle. Apply the principle to the following equilibria:

2NH3N2+3H2-Heat.

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State and explain Le Chatelier's principle. Apply the principle to the following equilibria:

2SO2+O22SO3+Heat.

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How does a catalyst influence the equilibrium constant?

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How is it possible to make reversible reaction irreversible?

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What is the effect of a catalyst on the equilibrium? 

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N2(g)+3H2(g)2NH3(g)+21.8 k cal. The increase in pressure will result in?

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State and example Le Chatlier's principle? Discuss which factors can influence the equilibrium state?

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State Le-chatelier's principle. Mention two ways by which the concentration of SO3 can be increased in the following reaction in a state of equilibrium.

2SO2(g)+O2(g)2SO3(g)+Heat

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State Le Chaterlier's principle. What is the effect of temperature on equilibrium of the following reaction?

2NO2N2O4 ; H=-57.2 kJ mol-1

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Which of the following conditions will favour the formation of ammonia in the reaction

N2+3H22NH3      H=-ve

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Esterification of a carboxylic acid with an alcohol in the presence of mineral acid as catalyst is a reversible reaction.

If one mole of ethanoic acid and one mole of ethanol are allowed to reach equilibrium at 298K, how many moles of ethyl ethanoate and ethanoic acid are present at equilibrium? (Assume Kc = 4 at 298K)

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Esterification of a carboxylic acid with an alcohol in the presence of mineral acid as catalyst is a reversible reaction.

Suggest two things that can be done with the products formed to push the reaction in the forward direction.

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The change in standard Gibbs energy for a reaction at equilibrium, e.g., PCl5(g)PCl3(g)+Cl2(g), on addition of an inert gas at constant pressure and then at constant volume respectively are :

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When the following reaction is at equilibrium and the volume of the container is decreased,
COCl2(g)CO(g)+Cl2(g)