In a reaction at equilibrium, what effect does increasing the temperature have on an exothermic reaction?
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In a reaction at equilibrium, what effect does increasing the temperature have on an exothermic reaction?
Shifts equilibrium to the right
Shifts equilibrium to the left
No effect on equilibrium
Increases the rate of reaction
For an exothermic reaction, increasing the temperature shifts the equilibrium to the left, favoring the reactants, as the system absorbs heat.
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Q: In a reaction at equilibrium, what effect does increasing the temperature have on an exothermic reaction?
Solution: For an exothermic reaction, increasing the temperature shifts the equilibrium to the left, favoring the reactants, as the system absorbs heat.
Steps: 5
Step 1: Understand that an exothermic reaction releases heat.
Step 2: Recognize that at equilibrium, the reaction can go in both directions: forward (products) and backward (reactants).
Step 3: Know that increasing the temperature adds heat to the system.
Step 4: Apply Le Chatelier's Principle, which states that if a system at equilibrium is disturbed, it will shift to counteract the disturbance.
Step 5: Since the reaction releases heat, adding heat (increasing temperature) will cause the equilibrium to shift to the left, favoring the reactants.
