Q2 · Practice questionSimple familiar1 mark
QUESTION 2
The volume of a flask containing is suddenly halved at constant temperature. After re-equilibration, which change occurs?
(A)
The equilibrium constant increases.
(B)
The equilibrium constant decreases.
(C)
The equilibrium amount of ammonia increases.
(D)
The catalyst becomes necessary for equilibrium.
WORKED SOLUTION
1 markAnswer C
C
Compression favours the side with fewer gas particles, hence more ammonia. Only temperature changes the equilibrium constant.
- Select C. [1 marks]
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