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Chapter 16, Problem 163C(choose chapter or problem)
A reaction chamber contains a mixture of and N in equilibrium at a specified temperature and pressure. How will
(a) increasing the temperature at constant pressure and
(b) increasing the pressure at constant temperature affect the number of moles of ?
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QUESTION:
A reaction chamber contains a mixture of and N in equilibrium at a specified temperature and pressure. How will
(a) increasing the temperature at constant pressure and
(b) increasing the pressure at constant temperature affect the number of moles of ?
ANSWER:
Step 1 of 2
(a) The equilibrium constant for the reaction can be expressed as
Judging from the values in Table A-28, the value for this reaction increases as the temperature increases. That is, the indicated reaction will be more complete at higher temperatures. Therefore, the number of moles of N will increase and the number moles of will decrease as the temperature increases.