In the reaction A(g) + B(g) ⇌ C(g) + D(g), if the temperature is increased, what will be the effect on the equilibrium if the reaction is exothermic? (2020)
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In the reaction A(g) + B(g) ⇌ C(g) + D(g), if the temperature is increased, what will be the effect on the equilibrium if the reaction is exothermic? (2020)
The equilibrium shifts to the left
The equilibrium shifts to the right
No effect on the equilibrium
The reaction rate increases
For an exothermic reaction, increasing the temperature shifts the equilibrium to the left (towards the reactants) to absorb the added heat, according to Le Chatelier's principle.
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Q: In the reaction A(g) + B(g) ⇌ C(g) + D(g), if the temperature is increased, what will be the effect on the equilibrium if the reaction is exothermic? (2020)
Solution: For an exothermic reaction, increasing the temperature shifts the equilibrium to the left (towards the reactants) to absorb the added heat, according to Le Chatelier's principle.
