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Chapter 15, Problem 74P(choose chapter or problem)
The following reaction is exothermic.
\(\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_4(g)+\mathrm{Br}_2(g) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_4 \mathrm{Br}_2(g)\)
Predict the effect (shift right, shift left, or no effect) of these changes.
(a) increasing the reaction temperature
(b) decreasing the reaction temperature
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QUESTION:
The following reaction is exothermic.
\(\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_4(g)+\mathrm{Br}_2(g) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_4 \mathrm{Br}_2(g)\)
Predict the effect (shift right, shift left, or no effect) of these changes.
(a) increasing the reaction temperature
(b) decreasing the reaction temperature
ANSWER:Step 1 of 3
The given reaction is as follows.
By using Le Chatelier’s principle to find out the behavior of a system.
According to Le Chatelier’s principle “When a chemical system at equilibrium is disturbed, the system shifts in a direction that minimizes the disturbance.