For the reaction CO(g) + 2H2(g) ⇌ CH3OH(g), what will happen if H2 is removed fr
Practice Questions
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For the reaction CO(g) + 2H2(g) ⇌ CH3OH(g), what will happen if H2 is removed from the system?
Shifts to the right
Shifts to the left
No change
Increases the rate of reaction
Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions
For the reaction CO(g) + 2H2(g) ⇌ CH3OH(g), what will happen if H2 is removed from the system?
Step 1: Identify the reaction: CO(g) + 2H2(g) ⇌ CH3OH(g).
Step 2: Recognize that H2 is a reactant in this reaction.
Step 3: Understand that removing a reactant (H2) affects the balance of the reaction.
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 H2 is removed, the system will try to replace it by shifting the equilibrium to the left.
Step 6: Shifting to the left means producing more reactants (CO and H2) and less product (CH3OH).
Le Chatelier's Principle – This principle states that if a dynamic equilibrium is disturbed by changing the conditions, the position of equilibrium shifts to counteract the change.
Equilibrium Shift – Understanding how the removal of a reactant affects the balance between reactants and products in a chemical reaction.
