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Equilibrio Qumico
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Kinetics applies to the speedof a reaction, the concentration of
product that appears (or of reactant that disappears) per unit time.
Equilibrium applies to the extentof a reaction, the concentration
of product that has appeared after an unlimited time, or once no
further change occurs.
At equilibrium: rateforward= ratereverse
A system at equilibrium is dynamic on the molecular level;no further net change is observed because changes in one
direction are balanced by changes in the other.
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Reaching equilibrium on the macroscopic and molecular levels.
N2O4(g) 2NO2(g)
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Equilibrium Equal
the rates of the forward and reverse reactions areequal at equilibrium
but that does not mean the concentrations ofreactants and products are equal
some reactions reach equilibrium only after almostall the reactant molecules are consumed- we saythe position of equilibrium favors the products.
some reactions reach equilibrium only after smallpercentage of the reactant molecules areconsumed- we say the position of equilibriumfavors the reactants.
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If rateforward = ratereverse then
kforward[reactants]m = kreverse[products]
n
= = K the equilibrium constantkforward
kreverse
[products]n
[reactants]m
The values of m and n are those of the coefficients in the balanced
chemical equation. Note that this is equilibrium, not kinetics. The rates ofthe forward and reverse reactions are equal, NOT the concentrations of
reactants and products.
This is also known as the LAW OF MASS ACTION.
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The range of equilibrium constants
small K
large K
intermediate K
K = [Productos]m
[Reactivos]n
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Q - The Reaction Quotient
We use the molar concentrations of the substances in the
reaction. This is symbolised by using square brackets - [ ].
For a general reaction aA + bB cC + dD where a, b, c,
and d are the numerical coefficients in the balanced equation, Q
(and K) can be calculated as
Q = [C]c[D]d
[A]a[B]b
At any time, t, the system can be sampled to determine theamounts of reactants and products present.
Q is calculated in the same manner as K
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Initial and Equilibrium Concentration Ratios for the N2O4-NO2 System at 2000C(473 K)
Experiment
Initial
[N2O4] [NO2]
Equilibrium=K
[N2O4]eq [NO2]eq
1 0.1000 0.0000 3.57x10-3 0.193
2 0.10000.0000 9.24x10-4 9.82x10-2
3 0.05000.0500 2.04x10-3 0.146
4 0.02500.0750 2.75x10-3 0.170
[NO2]eq2
[N2O4]eq
10.4
10.4
10.4
10.5
Calculate K for each experiment K. Compare equilibriumCalculate K for each experiment K. Compare equilibrium
concentrations.concentrations.
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Sample Problem 17.1
PROBLEM:
SOLUTION:
Writing the Reaction Quotient from the Balanced
Equation
Write the reaction quotient, Qc, for each of the following reactions:
(a) The decomposition of dinitrogen pentoxide, N2O5(g) NO 2(g) + O2(g)
(b) The combustion of propane gas, C3H8(g) + O2(g) CO 2(g) + H2O(g)
PLAN: Be sure to balance the equations before writing the Qc expression.
42(a) N2O5(g) NO 2(g) + O2(g) Qc =
[NO2]4[O2]
[N2O5]2
3 45(b) C3H
8(g) + O
2(g) CO
2(g) + H
2O(g) Q
c
=
[CO2]3[H2O]
4
[C3H8][O2]5
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Calculating Variations on Q and K
aA + bB cC + dDQc =
[C]c
[D]d
[A]a[B]b
cC + dD aA + bBQ = 1/Qc
aA + bB cC + dDnQc = (Qc)
n
For a sequence of equilibria, Koverall = K1 x K2 x K3 x
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Sample Problem 17.2
PLAN:
Writing the Reaction Quotient for an Overall Reaction
PROBLEM: Understanding reactions involving N2 and O2, the most abundant
gases in air, is essential for solving problems dealing with
atmospheric pollution. Here is a reaction sequence between N2 and
O2 to form nitrogen dioxide, a toxic pollutant that contributes to
photochemical smog.
(a) Show that the Qc for the overall reaction sequence is the same as the
product of the Qcs of the individual reactions.
(1) N2(g) + O2(g) 2NO(g) Kc1 = 4.3 x 10-25
(2) 2NO(g) + O2(g) 2NO2(g) Kc2 = 6.4 x 109
(b) Calculate the Kc
for the overall reaction.
Write the sum of the overall reactions; write the Qc. Write the Qcs for
the individual reactions and then multiply the expressions.
We are given the Kcs for the individual reactions, so we multiply those
values.
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Sample Problem 17.2
SOLUTION:
Writing the Reaction Quotient for an Overall Reaction
N2(g) + 2O2(g) 2NO2(g)Qc =
[NO2]2
[N2][O2]2
Qc1
= [NO]2
[N2][O2]
Qc2 = [NO2]2
[NO]2[O2]
[NO]2
[N2][O2]
Qc1x Qc2 =[NO2]2
[NO]2[O2]
= [NO2]2
[N2][O2]
2
(2) 2NO(g) + O2(g) 2NO2(g)
(1) N2(g) + O2(g) 2NO(g)(a)
(b) Kc = Kc1 x Kc2 = (4.3 x 10-25) x (6.4 x 109) = 2.8 x 10-15
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Sample Problem 17.3
SOLUTION:
Determining the Equilibrium Constant for an Equation
Multiplied by a Common Factor
the equilibrium constant, Kc, is 2.4x10-3 at 1000K. If we change the coefficients
of the equation, which well call the reference (ref) equation, what are the
values of Kc for the following balanced equations?
PROBLEM: For the ammonia formation reaction N2(g) + 3H2(g) 2NH3(g)
(a) 1/3N2(g) + H2(g) 2/3NH3(g) (b) NH3(g)1/2N2(g) + 3/2H2(g)
PLAN: Compare each equation to the reference. Keep in mind that
changing the coefficients will be reflected in a power change in Kc
and a reversal of the equation will show up as an inversion of Kc.
(a) The reference equation is multiplied by 1/3, so Kc(ref) will be to the 1/3 power.Kc = [Kc(ref)]
1/3 = (2.4x10-3)1/3 = 0.13
(b) The reference equation is reversed and halved, so Kc(ref) is to the -1/2 power.
Kc = [Kc(ref)]-1/2 = (2.4x10-3)-1/2 = 20.
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Heterogeneous Equilibrium
When all reactants and products are in one phase, theequilibrium is homogeneous.
If one or more reactants or products are in a different
phase, the equilibrium is heterogeneous. Consider:
experimentally, the amount of CO2 does not seem to depend on
the amounts of CaO and CaCO3. Why?
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The reaction quotient for a heterogeneous system.
solids do not
change their
concentrations
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Heterogeneous Equilibrium
Neither density nor molar mass is a variable, theconcentrations of solids and pure liquids are constant.
(You cant find the concentration of something that
isnt a solution!)
We ignore the concentrations of pure liquids and pure
solids in equilibrium constant expressions.
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Expressing Equilibria with Pressure Terms
Kc and Kp
PV = nRT P =n
VRT = = M
P
RT
n
V
Qp =
P M so for 2NO(g) + O2(g) 2NO2(g)
p(NO2)2
p(NO)2 x p(O2)Qc =
[NO2]2
[NO]2 x [O2]
Kp = Kc (RT)n(gas)
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Sample Problem 17.4 Converting Between Kc and Kp
PROBLEM: A chemical engineer injects limestone (CaCO3) into the hot flue
gas of a coal-burning power plant for form lime (CaO), which
scrubs SO2 from the gas and forms gypsum. Find Kc for the
following reaction, if CO2 pressure is in atmospheres.
CaCO3(s) CaO(s) + CO2(g) Kp = 2.1x10-4 (at 1000K)
PLAN: We know Kp and can calculate Kc after finding ngas. R = 0.0821
L*atm/mol*K.
SOLUTION: ngas = 1 - 0 since there is only a gaseous product and no
gaseous reactants.
Kp = Kc(RT)n Kc = Kp/(RT)
n = (2.1x10-4)(0.0821 x 1000)-1 = 2.6x10-6
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Comparing Q with K tells us whether the
system: has come to equilibrium (Q = K) or
the reaction has to proceed further from reactants to
products (Q < K) or in the reverse direction from products to reactants(Q > K).
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Reaction direction and the relative sizes of Q and K.
Equilibrium:
no net changereactants products
Reaction
Progress
reactants products
Reaction
Progress
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Sample Problem 17.5
SOLUTION:
Comparing Q and K to Determine Reaction Direction
PROBLEM: For the reaction N2O4(g) 2NO2(g), Kc = 0.21 at 1000C. At a
point during the reaction, [N2O4] = 0.12M and [NO2] = 0.55M. Is
the reaction at equilibrium. If not, in which direction is it
progressing?
PLAN: Write an expression for Qc, substitute with the values given, and
compare the Qc with the given Kc.
Qc =[NO2]
2
[N2O4]=
(0.55)2
(0.12)= 2.5
Qc is > Kc, therefore the reaction is not at equilibrium and will
proceed from right to left, from products to reactants, until Qc = Kc.
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How to solve Equilibrium Problems
In order to study hydrogen halide decomposition, a researcher fills anevacuated 2.00 L flask with 0.200 mol of HI gas and allows the
reaction to proceed at 453 oC.
Concentration (M) 2 HI (g) H2
(g) + I2(g)
Initial 0.100 0 0Change () -2x + x + x
Equilibrium 0.100 -2x x x
At equilibrium, [HI] = 0.078 M, Calculate Kc
Kc = 0.020
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Using Equilibrium Constant to
Determine Quantities
Br2 (g) + Cl2(g) 2 BrCl (g)
Initial 0 0 0.200Change () + x + x -2 x
Equilibrium x x 0.200-2x
Si la constante de equilibrio es 6.90 y se aaden 0.100 moles deBrCl en un envase de 500 mL. Determina la conentracin enequilibrio para cada especie siguiendo la siguiente reaccin.
[Br2] = 0.0432 M, [Cl
2] = 0.0432 M, [BrCl] = 0.114 M
Concentration (M)
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Using Equilibrium Constant to
Determine Quantities
Br2 (g) + Cl2(g) 2 BrCl (g)
Initial 0.200 0.300 0Change () - x - x +2 x
Equilibrium 0.200-x 0.300- x 2x
Si la constante de equilibrio es 6.90 y se aaden 0.200 M de Br2
y 0.300 M de Cl2. Determina la conentracin en equilibrio para
cada especie siguiendo la siguiente reaccin.
[Br2] = 0.0432 M, [Cl
2] = 0.0432 M, [BrCl] = 0.114 M
Concentration (M)
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Kc=
[ BrCl]2
[ Br2 ] [Cl2 ]
6.90=2x
2
0.200x 0.300x
6.90=2x
2
x20.50 x0.06
6.90 x23.45 x0.414=4x2
2.90 x2
3.45x0.414=0
x=bb24ac
2a
x=1.05 or 0.136
Se puede eliminar
1.05 porque alutilizarlo nos da un
nmero negativo y no
hace sentido. Por lotanto x = 0.136 M
[Br2] =0.064 M, [Cl2] = 0.164 M, [BrCl] = 0.272 M
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2 SO3(g) 2SO
2(g) + O
2(g)
Initial 2.00 0 0
Change () -2x + 2x + x
Equilibrium 2.00 -2x 2x x
Si Kc = 2.4 x 10-25 y son colocados 2.00 moles de SO3
en un
envase de 1.00 L. Calcula la concentracin de todas las especies
en equilibrio.
Concentration (M)
Kc=
[SO2 ]2
[O2 ]
[SO3 ]2
2.41025=
2x2x
2.00x 2
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2.41025=2x2x
2.002
4x3=9.610
25
x3=2.41025
x=6.2109
Si asumimos que el cambio no cambia suficiente laconcentracin de SO
3se puede descartar x
[SO3] =2.00 M, [SO
2] = 1.24 x 10-9 M, [O
2] = 6.2 x 10-9 M
La asuncin es vlidasiempre y cuando el cambio
en la concentracin seamenor que 5%. Es decir:
% error = 6.2 x 10-9 =3.1 x 10-7 %2.00
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Sample Problem 17.9 Calculating Equilibrium Concentration with
Simplifying Assumptions
PROBLEM: Phosgene is a potent chemical warfare agent that is now outlawed
by international agreement. It decomposes by the reaction
COCl2(g) CO(g) + Cl2(g) Kc = 8.3x10-4 (at 3600C)
Calculate [CO], [Cl2], and [COCl2] when the following amounts of phosgene
decompose and reach equilibrium in a 10.0-L flask.
(a) 5.00 mol COCl2 (b) 0.100 mol COCl2
PLAN: After finding the concentration of starting material, write the expressions
for the equilibrium concentrations. When solving for the remaining
amount of reactant, see if you can make an assumption about the initial
and final concentrations which could simplifying the calculating by
ignoring the solution to a quadratic equation.
SOLUTION: (a) 5.00 mol/10.0 L = 0.500M (b) 0.100 mol/10.0 L = 0.0100M
Letx= [CO]eq = [Cl2]eq and 0.500-x and 0.0100-x= [COCl2]eq,
respectively, for(a) and (b).
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Sample Problem 17.9 Calculating Equilibrium Concentration with
Simplifying Assumptionscontinued
Kc =[CO][Cl2]
[COCl2]
(0.500 -x) = 4.8x10-2
assumexis
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Sample Problem 17.10
SOLUTION:
Predicting Reaction Direction and Calculating
Equilibrium Concentrations
PROBLEM: The research and development unit of a chemical company is studying
the reaction of CH4 and H2S, two components of natural gas.
CH4(g) + 2H2S(g) CS 2(g) + 4H2(g)
In one experiment, 1.00mol of CH4, 1.00mol of CS2, 2.00mol of H2S, and 2.00mol of
H2 are mixed in a 250-mL vessel at 9600C. At this temperature, Kc = 0.036
(a) In which direction will the reaction proceed to reach equilibrium?
(b) If [CH4] = 5.56M at equilibrium, what are the equilibrium concentrations of the
other substances?
PLAN: Find the initial molar concentrations of all components and use these to
calculate a Qc. Compare Qc to Kc, determine in which direction the
reaction will progress, and draw up expressions for equilibriumconcentrations.
[CH4]initial=1.00mol/0.25 L = 4.0M
[H2S]initial=2.00mol/0.25 L = 8.0M [H2]initial=2.00mol/0.25 L = 8.0M
[CS2]initial=1.00mol/0.25 L = 4.0M
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Sample Problem 17.10 Predicting Reaction Direction and Calculating
Equilibrium Concentrationscontinued
Qc =[CS2][H2]
4
[CH4][H2S]2
=[4.0][8.0]4
[4.0][8.0]2= 64
A Qc of 64 is >> than Kc = 0.036
The reaction will progress to the
left.
CH4(g) + 2H2S(g) CS2(g) + 4H2(g)concentrations
initial
change
equilibrium
4.0 8.0 4.0 8.0
+x + 2x - 4x
4.0 +x 8.0 + 2x
-x
4.0 -x 8.0 - 4x
At equilibrium [CH4] = 5.56M, so 5.56 = 4.0 +xandx= 1.56M
Therefore - [H2S] = 8.0 + 2x= 11.12M
[CS2] = 4.0 -x= 2.44M
[H2] = 8.0 - 4x= 1.76M
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Steps in solving equilibrium problems
PRELIMINARY SETTING UP WORKING ON A REACTION TABLE
SOLVING FORXAND EQUILIBRIUM QUANTITIES
1. Write the balanced equation.
2. Write the reaction quotient, Q.
3. Convert all of the amounts into
the correct units (M or atm).
1. When reaction direction is not
known compare Q with K.
2. Construct a reaction table.
Check the sign ofx, the change
in the quantity.
1. Substitute the quantities into Q.
To simplify the math, assume thatxis
negligible. [A]ini -x= [A]eq = [A]ini Solve forx.
5. Find the equilibrium quantities
Check to see that calculated
values give the known K.
Check that assumption is
justified (
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LeChateliers PrincipleLeChateliers Principle
When a chemical system at equilibrium
is subjected to a stress,
the system will return to equilibrium
by shifting to reduce the stress.
If the concentration increases, the system reacts to consume some of it.
If the concentration decreases, the system reacts to produce some of it.
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PCl3(g) + Cl2(g) PCl5(g)
Aumentar [] Disminuir []
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The Effect of Added Cl2 on the PCl3-Cl2-PCl5 System
Concentration (M) PCl3(g) + Cl2(g) PCl5(g)
Disturbance
New initial
Change
New equilibrium
*Experimentally determined value.
Original equilibrium 0.200 0.125 0.600
+0.075
0.200 0.200 0.600
-x -x +x
0.200 - x 0.200 - x 0.200 + x
(0.637)*
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Sample Problem 17.11
SOLUTION:
Predicting the Effect of a Change in Concentration
on the Equilibrium Position
PROBLEM: To improve air quality and obtain a useful product, chemists oftenremove sulfur from coal and natural gas by treating the fuel
contaminant hydrogen sulfide with O2;
2H2S(g) + O2(g) 2S(s) + 2H2O(g)
What happens to
(a) [H2O] if O2 is added?(b) [H2S] if O2 is added?
(c) [O2] if H2S is removed?(d) [H2S] if sulfur is added?
PLAN: Write an expression for Q and compare it to K when the system is
disturbed to see in which direction the reaction will progress.
Q = [H2O]2
[H2S]2[O2]
(a) When O2 is added, Q decreases and the reaction progresses
to the right to come back to K. So [H2O] increases.
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Sample Problem 17.11 Predicting the Effect of a Change in Concentration
on the Equilibrium Positioncontinued
(b) When O2 is added, Q decreases and the reaction progresses
to the right to come back to K. So [H2S] decreases.
Q = [H2O]2
[H2S]2[O2]
(c) When H2S is removed, Q increases and the reactionprogresses to the left to come back to K. So [O2] increases.
(d) Sulfur is not part of the Q (K) expression because it is a solid.
Therefore, as long as some sulfur is present the reaction is
unaffected. [H2S] is unchanged.
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Effect of a Change in Pressure
(Volume) Pressure changes can occur in three ways:
Changing the concentration of a gaseous component
Adding and innert gas (ine that foes not take part in
the reaction)
Changing the volume of the reaction vessel
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Adding an Inert Gas
Adding an inert gas has no effect on theequilibrium position.
Adding an inert gas does not change thevolume, so all reactant and productconcentrations remain the same.
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Changing Pressure by Changing
Volume
A change in volume results in a change inconcentration
A change in pressure due to a change in volumedoes not alter K
c.
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If the volume become smaller (pressure is
higher), the reaction shifts so that the totalnumber of gas molecules decreases.
If the volume become larger (pressure is lower),the reactions shifts so that the total number of
gas molecules increases.
Ifngas
= 0, there is no effect on the equilibrium
position.
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The effect of pressure (volume) on an equilibrium system.
+
lower P
(higher V)
more moles
of gas higher P
(lower V)
fewer moles
of gas
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Sample Problem 17.12
SOLUTION:
Predicting the Effect of a Change in Volume
(Pressure) on the Equilibrium Position
PROBLEM: How would you change the volume of each of the following
reactions to increase the yield of the products.
(a) CaCO3(s) CaO(s) + CO2(g)
(b) S(s) + 3F2(g) SF6(g)
(c) Cl2(g) + I2(g) 2ICl(g)
PLAN: When gases are present a change in volume will affect the
concentration of the gas. If the volume decreases (pressure
increases), the reaction will shift to fewer moles of gas and vice versa.
(a) CO2 is the only gas present. To increase its yield, we
should increase the volume (decrease the pressure).(b) There are more moles of gaseous reactants than products, so we should
decrease the volume (increase the pressure) to shift the reaction to the right.
(c) There are an equal number of moles of gases on both sides of the
reaction, therefore a change in volume will have no effect.
The Effect of a Change in Temperature on an Equilibrium
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The Effect of a Change in Temperature on an Equilibrium
Only temperature changes can alter K.
Consider heat as a product or a reactant.Consider heat as a product or a reactant.
A temperature rise will increase Kc for a system with a
positive H0rxn.
A temperature rise will decrease Kc for a system with a
negative H0rxn.
N2H
6CO (s) 2 NH
3(g) + CO
2(g) H
rxn= +33 kJ/mol
N2H
6CO (s) + calor 2 NH
3(g) + CO
2(g)
CH4
(g) + 4 Cl2
(g) CCl4(l) + 4 HCl (g) H
rxn= -397 kJ/mol
CH4
(g) + 4 Cl2
(g) CCl4(l) + 4 HCl (g) + calor
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Sample Problem 17.13
SOLUTION:
Predicting the Effect of a Change in Temperature on
the Equilibrium Position
PROBLEM: How does an increase in temperature affect the concentration of
the underlined substance and Kc for the following reactions?(a) CaO(s) + H2O(l) Ca(OH)2(aq) H
0 = -82kJ
(b) CaCO3(s) CaO(s) + CO2(g) H0 = 178kJ
(c) SO2(g) S(s) + O2(g) H0 = 297kJ
PLAN: Express the heat of reaction as a reactant or a product. Then considerthe increase in temperature and its effect on Kc.
(a) CaO(s) + H2O(l) Ca(OH)2(aq) heatAn increase in temperature will shift the reaction to the left, decrease
[Ca(OH)2], and decrease Kc.
(b) CaCO3(s) + heat CaO(s) + CO2(g)
The reaction will shift right resulting in an increase in [CO2] and increase in Kc.
(c) SO2(g) + heat S(s) + O2(g)
The reaction will shift right resulting in an decrease in [SO2] and increase in Kc.
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The vant Hoff Equation: The Effect of T on K
ln K2
K1
= - H0
rxn
R
1
T2
1
T2
-
R = universal gas constant
= 8.314 J/mol*K
K1 is the equilibrium constant at T1
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Effect of Various Disturbances on a System at Equilibrium
Disturbance Net direction of Reaction Effect on Value of K
Concentration
Increase [reactant] None
Decrease [reactant] None
Increase [product] None
Decrease [product] None
Pressure
Increase Pressure (decrease V) Toward formation of fewer mole gas None
Decrease Pressure (increase V) Toward formation of more moles gas None
None, concentrations unchanged None
Temperature
Increase T Toward absorption of heat Increase if endotermic
Decrease if exotermic
Decrease T Toward release of heat Increase if exotermic
Decrease if endotermic
Catalyst added
None
Increase Pressure (adding inert gas,
no change V)
one; orwar an reverse
equilibrium attained sooner; rates
increase equally
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Sample Problem 17.14 Determining Equilibrium Parameters from
Molecular Species
PROBLEM: For the reaction X(g) + Y2(g) XY(g) + Y(g) H>0
the following molecular scenes depict different reaction mixtures.(X = green, Y = purple)
(a) If Kc = 2 at the temperature of the reaction, which scene represents the
mixture at equilibrium?
(b) Will the reaction mixtures in the other two scenes proceed toward
reactant or toward products to reach equilibrium?
For the mixture at equilibrium, how will a rise in temperature affect [Y2]?
SOLUTION: The equilibrium constant, K, is[XY][Y]
[X][Y2].
scene 1: Qc = (5)(3)/(1)(1) = 15
scene 2: Qc = (4)(2)/(2)(2) = 2.0 scene 3: Qc = (3)(1)/(3)(3) = 0.33
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Sample Problem 17.14 Determining Equilibrium Parameters from
Molecular Species
continued
Qc
= 15 Qc
= 2.0 Qc
= 0.33
(b) In scene 1 Qc > Kc, so the system will proceed to reactants to
reach equilibrium while in scene 3 Qc < Kc, so the system will proceed
to products.
(a) In scene 2 Qc = Kc, so it represents the system at equilibrium.
(c) IfH > 0, heat is a reactant (endothermic). A rise in temperature
will favor products and [Y2] will decrease as the system shifts to
products.