How would the equilibrium change if the temperature were increased in SO2(g) + NO2(g) NO(g) + SO3(g) + heat?A.The amount of NO and SO3 would increase.B.The equilibrium constant would decrease.C.Only the reaction rate would change.D.The amount of NO2 and SO2 would increase.
Question
How would the equilibrium change if the temperature were increased in SO2(g) + NO2(g) NO(g) + SO3(g) + heat?A.The amount of NO and SO3 would increase.B.The equilibrium constant would decrease.C.Only the reaction rate would change.D.The amount of NO2 and SO2 would increase.
Solution
This reaction is exothermic, meaning it releases heat. According to Le Chatelier's Principle, if you increase the temperature, the reaction will shift in the direction that absorbs heat to regain equilibrium. In this case, that would be to the left, towards the reactants SO2(g) and NO2(g). Therefore, the correct answer is D. The amount of NO2 and SO2 would increase.
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