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 Reaction rates and reversible reactions questions and answers

At 200C, NO2andN2O4 gases exist in equilibrium as shown in the equation below.
2NO2(g)N2O4(g) ; = -ve
Brown Pale yellow
State and explain the observation that would be made when ;
(a) A syringe containing the mixture at 200C is immersed in ice-cold water.
(b) The volume of the gaseous mixture in a syringe is reduced.

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Answer Text:
(a) Observation :
- Pale yellow colour intensifies.
Reason:
Forward reaction is exothermic hence lowering temperature shifts the equilibrium to the right.
(b) Observation:
Pale yellow colour intensifies
Reason:
Reducing the volume of syringe increases the pressure hence the equilibrium shifts to the right.


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