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Consider the effect of a volume change on this reaction at equilibrium. Predict the
Chapter 15, Problem 69P(choose chapter or problem)
Consider the effect of a volume change on this reaction at equilibrium.
\(\mathrm{I}_2(g)+\mathrm{Cl}_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{ICl}(g)\)
Predict the effect (shift right, shift left, or no effect) of these changes.
(a) increasing the reaction volume
(b) decreasing the reaction volume
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QUESTION:
Consider the effect of a volume change on this reaction at equilibrium.
\(\mathrm{I}_2(g)+\mathrm{Cl}_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{ICl}(g)\)
Predict the effect (shift right, shift left, or no effect) of these changes.
(a) increasing the reaction volume
(b) decreasing the reaction volume
ANSWER:Step 1 of 2
Here, we are going to describe the effect of a volume change on this reaction at equilibrium.
Le Châtelier’s principle states that when a chemical system at equilibrium is disturbed by changing the concentration, pressure or temperature, then the system shifts in a direction that minimizes the disturbance.
The effect of a volume change on this reaction at equilibrium is dependent on the number of moles present in the reactant and products.