Use Le Châtelier’s principle to describe and explain the shifts in the following
equilibrium reactions:
i) KI(s) - -> K+(aq) + I-(aq) …………… Pb(NO3)2(s) is added
ii) 4HCl(g) + O2(g) - -> 2H2O(g) + 2Cl2(g) + 113 kJ ……. Temperature is
decreased
iii) H2(g) + I2(g) - -> 2HI(g) ……..Catalyst is added
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equilibrium reactions:
i) KI(s) - -> K+(aq) + I-(aq) …………… Pb(NO3)2(s) is added
ii) 4HCl(g) + O2(g) - -> 2H2O(g) + 2Cl2(g) + 113 kJ ……. Temperature is
decreased
iii) H2(g) + I2(g) - -> 2HI(g) ……..Catalyst is added
Please help me with my question. I appreciate it. I don't have any teacher to ask. Its online course.
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i) KI(s) <==> K+(aq) + I-(aq) …………… Pb(NO3)2(s) is added
There is only an equilibrium if the solution is saturated in KI. Adding lead(II) ions will cause some of the I- to precipitate as PbI2. This reduces the concentration of I- and causes a shift to the right, causing additional KI solid to dissolve.
ii) 4HCl(g) + O2(g) <==> 2H2O(g) + 2Cl2(g) + 113 kJ ……. Temperature is decreased
Think of heat as a product. Reducing the temperature, reduces the heat on the right hand side and shifts the equilibrium to the right, making more products and less of the reactants.
iii) H2(g) + I2(g) <==> 2HI(g) ……..Catalyst is added
Nothing. A catalyst doesn't affect the position of the equilbrium. It means that the system will reach equilibrium quicker.
There is only an equilibrium if the solution is saturated in KI. Adding lead(II) ions will cause some of the I- to precipitate as PbI2. This reduces the concentration of I- and causes a shift to the right, causing additional KI solid to dissolve.
ii) 4HCl(g) + O2(g) <==> 2H2O(g) + 2Cl2(g) + 113 kJ ……. Temperature is decreased
Think of heat as a product. Reducing the temperature, reduces the heat on the right hand side and shifts the equilibrium to the right, making more products and less of the reactants.
iii) H2(g) + I2(g) <==> 2HI(g) ……..Catalyst is added
Nothing. A catalyst doesn't affect the position of the equilbrium. It means that the system will reach equilibrium quicker.