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Offline INeedSerotonin

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Thermochemistry
« on: October 21, 2019, 04:01:17 PM »
Suppose this (purely hypothetical) chemistry equilibrium:



Check the following propositions:

I) the equilibrium constant becomes greater with greater temperature;
II) a greater pressure by reducing the volume increases the production of XY;
III) the addition of some X to the system increases the production of XY;
IV) the production of XY is favored by a lower temperature

Which of the propositions above are correct?

I don't know why only (IV) is correct. If I put a greater pressure, shouldn't the equilibrium shift to the side with the smallest volume, i.e., XY? And if I add X to the system, shouldn't more XY be produced?

I would have marked II, III and IV as correct, but it seems that only IV is correct.  ??? ??? ???

Could you guys give me a hint?

EDIT: hey! I think I've discovered the issue! Solids do not shift the equilibrium! And the volume is only related to gases. Is this it?
« Last Edit: October 21, 2019, 05:29:03 PM by INeedSerotonin »

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Re: Thermochemistry
« Reply #1 on: October 22, 2019, 04:59:35 AM »
Yes that's it.

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