Calculating Equilibrium Concentrations - AP Chemistry

  1. For the reaction CH4(g)+2O2(g)⇌CO2(g)+2H2O(g)CH_4(g) + 2O_2(g) \rightleftharpoons CO_2(g) + 2H_2O(g), write the KcK_c expression.
    Kc=[CO2][H2O]2[CH4][O2]2K_c = \frac{[CO_2][H_2O]^2}{[CH_4][O_2]^2}. Products over reactants, each raised to their stoichiometric coefficients.
  2. Calculate KcK_c for H2+I2⇌2HIH_2 + I_2 \rightleftharpoons 2HI with [H2]=1M[H_2] = 1M, [I2]=1M[I_2] = 1M, [HI]=2M[HI] = 2M.
    Kc=41K_c = \frac{4}{1}. Kc=[HI]2[H2][I2]=221×1=4K_c = \frac{[HI]^2}{[H_2][I_2]} = \frac{2^2}{1 \times 1} = 4.
  3. State the effect of adding a reactant on the equilibrium position.
    Shifts right to form more products. Le Chatelier's principle: system responds by consuming the added reactant.
  4. What is the effect of a catalyst on the equilibrium constant KK?
    No effect. Catalysts only affect reaction rate, not equilibrium position or KK.
  5. Identify the equilibrium expression for the reaction N2(g)+3H2(g)⇌2NH3(g)N_2(g) + 3H_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2NH_3(g).
    Kc=[NH3]2[N2][H2]3K_c = \frac{[NH_3]^2}{[N_2][H_2]^3}. Products over reactants, each raised to their stoichiometric coefficients.
  6. State the relationship between KpK_p and KcK_c for gaseous reactions.
    Kp=Kc(RT)ΔnK_p = K_c(RT)^{\Delta n}. Where Δn\Delta n is moles of gaseous products minus gaseous reactants.
  7. What happens to KcK_c of an exothermic reaction when temperature increases?
    KcK_c decreases. Higher temperature opposes exothermic reactions, decreasing KcK_c.
  8. Find KcK_c for the reaction 2A⇌B+C2A \rightleftharpoons B + C if [A]=0.5M[A] = 0.5M, [B]=1M[B] = 1M, [C]=1M[C] = 1M.
    Kc=1×10.52K_c = \frac{1 \times 1}{0.5^2}. Kc=[B][C][A]2=1×10.52=4K_c = \frac{[B][C]}{[A]^2} = \frac{1 \times 1}{0.5^2} = 4.
  9. What is the effect of adding an inert gas at constant volume on the equilibrium of a reaction?
    No effect. Inert gas doesn't participate and doesn't change partial pressures.
  10. For the reaction C(s)+CO2(g)⇌2CO(g)C(s) + CO_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2CO(g), write the KcK_c expression.
    Kc=[CO]2/[CO2]K_c = [CO]^2/[CO_2]. Solid carbon is excluded, only gaseous species are included.
  11. Given Kc=10K_c = 10 for A⇌BA \rightleftharpoons B, find KcK_c for 2A⇌2B2A \rightleftharpoons 2B.
    Kc=102K_c = 10^2. When reaction is doubled, equilibrium constant is squared.
  12. What happens to the equilibrium position when pressure is increased for the reaction N2(g)+3H2(g)⇌2NH3(g)N_2(g) + 3H_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2NH_3(g)?
    Shifts towards NH3NH_3. Higher pressure favors the side with fewer gas molecules (2 vs 4).
  13. What happens to the equilibrium position when pressure is increased for the reaction N2(g)+3H2(g)⇌2NH3(g)N_2(g) + 3H_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2NH_3(g)?
    Shifts towards NH3NH_3. Higher pressure favors the side with fewer gas molecules (2 vs 4).
  14. What is the equilibrium constant expression for 2H2O2(aq)⇌2H2O(l)+O2(g)2H_2O_2(aq) \rightleftharpoons 2H_2O(l) + O_2(g)?
    Kc=[O2]K_c = [O_2]. Liquids are excluded from equilibrium expressions, only gases included.
  15. State the KcK_c expression for the reaction C2H4(g)+H2(g)⇌C2H6(g)C_2H_4(g) + H_2(g) \rightleftharpoons C_2H_6(g).
    Kc=[C2H6][C2H4][H2]K_c = \frac{[C_2H_6]}{[C_2H_4][H_2]}. Products over reactants, each raised to their stoichiometric coefficients.
  16. State the unit for KcK_c for the reaction aA+bB⇌cC+dDaA + bB \rightleftharpoons cC + dD if c+d=a+bc+d = a+b.
    Unitless. When total moles of products equals total moles of reactants.
  17. For 2NO2(g)⇌N2O4(g)2NO_2(g) \rightleftharpoons N_2O_4(g), what happens to KcK_c if temperature is increased?
    KcK_c decreases. Higher temperature opposes exothermic reactions, decreasing KcK_c.
  18. For the reaction H2(g)+I2(g)⇌2HI(g)H_2(g) + I_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2HI(g), find KcK_c if [HI]=2M[HI] = 2M, [H2]=1M[H_2] = 1M, [I2]=1M[I_2] = 1M.
    Kc=4K_c = 4. Kc=[HI]2[H2][I2]=221×1=4K_c = \frac{[HI]^2}{[H_2][I_2]} = \frac{2^2}{1 \times 1} = 4.
  19. For the reaction H2(g)+I2(g)⇌2HI(g)H_2(g) + I_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2HI(g), find KcK_c if [HI]=2M[HI] = 2M, [H2]=1M[H_2] = 1M, [I2]=1M[I_2] = 1M.
    Kc=4K_c = 4. Kc=[HI]2[H2][I2]=221×1=4K_c = \frac{[HI]^2}{[H_2][I_2]} = \frac{2^2}{1 \times 1} = 4.
  20. What is the equilibrium expression for H2(g)+S(s)⇌H2S(g)H_2(g) + S(s) \rightleftharpoons H_2S(g)?
    Kc=[H2S]K_c = [H_2S]. Solids are excluded from equilibrium expressions, only gases included.
  21. For the reaction CH4(g)+2O2(g)⇌CO2(g)+2H2O(g)CH_4(g) + 2O_2(g) \rightleftharpoons CO_2(g) + 2H_2O(g), write the KcK_c expression.
    Kc=[CO2][H2O]2[CH4][O2]2K_c = \frac{[CO_2][H_2O]^2}{[CH_4][O_2]^2}. Products over reactants, each raised to their stoichiometric coefficients.
  22. If Kc=1.5K_c = 1.5 for the reaction A⇌BA \rightleftharpoons B, what is the value of KcK_c for B⇌AB \rightleftharpoons A?
    Kc=11.5K_c = \frac{1}{1.5}. For the reverse reaction, KcK_c becomes the reciprocal of the original.
  23. State the relationship between KpK_p and KcK_c for gaseous reactions.
    Kp=Kc(RT)ΔnK_p = K_c(RT)^{\Delta n}. Where Δn\Delta n is moles of gaseous products minus gaseous reactants.
  24. What is the expression for the equilibrium constant KcK_c for the reaction aA+bB⇌cC+dDaA + bB \rightleftharpoons cC + dD?
    Kc=[C]c[D]d[A]a[B]bK_c = \frac{[C]^c[D]^d}{[A]^a[B]^b}. Products in numerator raised to their coefficients, reactants in denominator.
  25. For the reaction PCl5(g)⇌PCl3(g)+Cl2(g)PCl_5(g) \rightleftharpoons PCl_3(g) + Cl_2(g), what is the effect of decreasing temperature?
    Shifts towards PCl5PCl_5. Lower temperature favors the exothermic direction (heat-producing side).
  26. For the reaction 2NO(g)+O2(g)⇌2NO2(g)2NO(g) + O_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2NO_2(g), what is the KpK_p expression?
    Kp=PNO22PNO2PO2K_p = \frac{P_{NO_2}^2}{P_{NO}^2 P_{O_2}}. Products over reactants using partial pressures, raised to coefficients.
  27. For the reaction H2(g)+I2(g)⇌2HI(g)H_2(g) + I_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2HI(g), find KcK_c if [HI]=2M[HI] = 2M, [H2]=1M[H_2] = 1M, [I2]=1M[I_2] = 1M.
    Kc=4K_c = 4. Kc=[HI]2[H2][I2]=221×1=4K_c = \frac{[HI]^2}{[H_2][I_2]} = \frac{2^2}{1 \times 1} = 4.
  28. Calculate KcK_c for H2+I2⇌2HIH_2 + I_2 \rightleftharpoons 2HI with [H2]=1M[H_2] = 1M, [I2]=1M[I_2] = 1M, [HI]=2M[HI] = 2M.
    Kc=41K_c = \frac{4}{1}. Kc=[HI]2[H2][I2]=221×1=4K_c = \frac{[HI]^2}{[H_2][I_2]} = \frac{2^2}{1 \times 1} = 4.
  29. State the KcK_c expression for the reaction C2H4(g)+H2(g)⇌C2H6(g)C_2H_4(g) + H_2(g) \rightleftharpoons C_2H_6(g).
    Kc=[C2H6][C2H4][H2]K_c = \frac{[C_2H_6]}{[C_2H_4][H_2]}. Products over reactants, each raised to their stoichiometric coefficients.
  30. Identify the equilibrium expression for CO(g)+Cl2(g)⇌COCl2(g)CO(g) + Cl_2(g) \rightleftharpoons COCl_2(g).
    Kc=[COCl2][CO][Cl2]K_c = \frac{[COCl_2]}{[CO][Cl_2]}. Products over reactants, each raised to their stoichiometric coefficients.
  31. Find KcK_c for A⇌2BA \rightleftharpoons 2B if [A]=1M[A] = 1M, [B]=0.5M[B] = 0.5M at equilibrium.
    Kc=0.521K_c = \frac{0.5^2}{1}. Kc=[B]2[A]=0.521=0.25K_c = \frac{[B]^2}{[A]} = \frac{0.5^2}{1} = 0.25.
  32. What is the effect of pressure decrease on equilibrium of N2(g)+3H2(g)⇌2NH3(g)N_2(g) + 3H_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2NH_3(g)?
    Shifts left. Lower pressure favors the side with more gas molecules (4 vs 2).
  33. State the unit for KcK_c for the reaction aA+bB⇌cC+dDaA + bB \rightleftharpoons cC + dD if c+d=a+bc+d = a+b.
    Unitless. When total moles of products equals total moles of reactants.
  34. For the reaction 2SO2(g)+O2(g)⇌2SO3(g)2SO_2(g) + O_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2SO_3(g), what is the expression for KpK_p?
    Kp=PSO32PSO22PO2K_p = \frac{P_{SO_3}^2}{P_{SO_2}^2 P_{O_2}}. Products over reactants using partial pressures, raised to coefficients.
  35. State the effect of adding a reactant on the equilibrium position.
    Shifts right to form more products. Le Chatelier's principle: system responds by consuming the added reactant.
  36. Identify the equilibrium expression for CO(g)+Cl2(g)⇌COCl2(g)CO(g) + Cl_2(g) \rightleftharpoons COCl_2(g).
    Kc=[COCl2][CO][Cl2]K_c = \frac{[COCl_2]}{[CO][Cl_2]}. Products over reactants, each raised to their stoichiometric coefficients.
  37. If Kc=1.5K_c = 1.5 for the reaction A⇌BA \rightleftharpoons B, what is the value of KcK_c for B⇌AB \rightleftharpoons A?
    Kc=11.5K_c = \frac{1}{1.5}. For the reverse reaction, KcK_c becomes the reciprocal of the original.
  38. For N2O4(g)⇌2NO2(g)N_2O_4(g) \rightleftharpoons 2NO_2(g), how does increasing pressure affect equilibrium?
    Shifts towards N2O4N_2O_4. Higher pressure favors the side with fewer gas molecules (1 vs 2).
  39. What is the effect of adding an inert gas at constant volume on the equilibrium of a reaction?
    No effect. Inert gas doesn't participate and doesn't change partial pressures.
  40. For N2O4(g)⇌2NO2(g)N_2O_4(g) \rightleftharpoons 2NO_2(g), how does increasing pressure affect equilibrium?
    Shifts towards N2O4N_2O_4. Higher pressure favors the side with fewer gas molecules (1 vs 2).
  41. For the reaction 2NO(g)+O2(g)⇌2NO2(g)2NO(g) + O_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2NO_2(g), what is the KpK_p expression?
    Kp=PNO22PNO2PO2K_p = \frac{P_{NO_2}^2}{P_{NO}^2 P_{O_2}}. Products over reactants using partial pressures, raised to coefficients.
  42. For the reaction 2SO2(g)+O2(g)⇌2SO3(g)2SO_2(g) + O_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2SO_3(g), what is the expression for KpK_p?
    Kp=PSO32PSO22PO2K_p = \frac{P_{SO_3}^2}{P_{SO_2}^2 P_{O_2}}. Products over reactants using partial pressures, raised to coefficients.
  43. What is the equilibrium expression for H2(g)+S(s)⇌H2S(g)H_2(g) + S(s) \rightleftharpoons H_2S(g)?
    Kc=[H2S]K_c = [H_2S]. Solids are excluded from equilibrium expressions, only gases included.
  44. How does a decrease in the concentration of O2O_2 affect equilibrium in 2SO2+O2⇌2SO32SO_2 + O_2 \rightleftharpoons 2SO_3?
    Shifts left. Removing reactant shifts equilibrium to replace it via reverse reaction.
  45. Determine the equilibrium constant KcK_c for the reaction 2NO2(g)⇌N2O4(g)2NO_2(g) \rightleftharpoons N_2O_4(g) given [NO2]=0.5M[NO_2] = 0.5M, [N2O4]=0.2M[N_2O_4] = 0.2M.
    Kc=0.8K_c = 0.8. Kc=[N2O4][NO2]2=0.20.52=0.8K_c = \frac{[N_2O_4]}{[NO_2]^2} = \frac{0.2}{0.5^2} = 0.8.
  46. What is the effect of increasing temperature on the equilibrium position of an exothermic reaction?
    Shifts towards reactants. Higher temperature opposes exothermic reactions, favoring the reverse direction.
  47. Calculate KcK_c for H2+I2⇌2HIH_2 + I_2 \rightleftharpoons 2HI with [H2]=1M[H_2] = 1M, [I2]=1M[I_2] = 1M, [HI]=2M[HI] = 2M.
    Kc=41K_c = \frac{4}{1}. Kc=[HI]2[H2][I2]=221×1=4K_c = \frac{[HI]^2}{[H_2][I_2]} = \frac{2^2}{1 \times 1} = 4.
  48. State the effect of a temperature decrease on an endothermic reaction's equilibrium position.
    Shifts towards reactants. Lower temperature opposes endothermic reactions, favoring reactant formation.
  49. Identify the expression for KcK_c for H2O(l)⇌H+(aq)+OH−(aq)H_2O(l) \rightleftharpoons H^+(aq) + OH^-(aq).
    Kw=[H+][OH−]K_w = [H^+][OH^-]. Auto-ionization of water uses KwK_w notation for the equilibrium constant.
  50. If [N2]=2M[N_2] = 2M, [H2]=1M[H_2] = 1M, [NH3]=0.5M[NH_3] = 0.5M, find QcQ_c for N2+3H2⇌2NH3N_2 + 3H_2 \rightleftharpoons 2NH_3.
    Qc=0.522×13Q_c = \frac{0.5^2}{2 \times 1^3}. Qc=[NH3]2[N2][H2]3=0.522×13=0.252Q_c = \frac{[NH_3]^2}{[N_2][H_2]^3} = \frac{0.5^2}{2 \times 1^3} = \frac{0.25}{2}.
  51. For the endothermic reaction A⇌BA \rightleftharpoons B, what is the effect of increasing temperature?
    Shifts towards BB. Higher temperature favors endothermic reactions (heat-absorbing direction).
  52. Find KcK_c for the reaction 2A⇌B+C2A \rightleftharpoons B + C if [A]=0.5M[A] = 0.5M, [B]=1M[B] = 1M, [C]=1M[C] = 1M.
    Kc=1×10.52K_c = \frac{1 \times 1}{0.5^2}. Kc=[B][C][A]2=1×10.52=4K_c = \frac{[B][C]}{[A]^2} = \frac{1 \times 1}{0.5^2} = 4.
  53. What is the effect of adding a product on the position of equilibrium?
    Shifts left to form more reactants. Le Chatelier's principle: system responds by consuming the added product.
  54. Identify the expression for KcK_c for H2O(l)⇌H+(aq)+OH−(aq)H_2O(l) \rightleftharpoons H^+(aq) + OH^-(aq).
    Kw=[H+][OH−]K_w = [H^+][OH^-]. Auto-ionization of water uses KwK_w notation for the equilibrium constant.
  55. Which factor does not affect the value of the equilibrium constant KK?
    Concentration of reactants or products. KK depends only on temperature, not concentrations at equilibrium.
  56. Which factor does not affect the value of the equilibrium constant KK?
    Concentration of reactants or products. KK depends only on temperature, not concentrations at equilibrium.
  57. State the effect of adding a reactant on the equilibrium position.
    Shifts right to form more products. Le Chatelier's principle: system responds by consuming the added reactant.
  58. For 2NO2(g)⇌N2O4(g)2NO_2(g) \rightleftharpoons N_2O_4(g), what happens to KcK_c if temperature is increased?
    KcK_c decreases. Higher temperature opposes exothermic reactions, decreasing KcK_c.
  59. What is the effect of pressure decrease on equilibrium of N2(g)+3H2(g)⇌2NH3(g)N_2(g) + 3H_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2NH_3(g)?
    Shifts left. Lower pressure favors the side with more gas molecules (4 vs 2).
  60. What is the effect of a catalyst on the equilibrium constant KK?
    No effect. Catalysts only affect reaction rate, not equilibrium position or KK.
  61. For the reaction C(s)+CO2(g)⇌2CO(g)C(s) + CO_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2CO(g), write the KcK_c expression.
    Kc=[CO]2/[CO2]K_c = [CO]^2/[CO_2]. Solid carbon is excluded, only gaseous species are included.
  62. For N2O4(g)⇌2NO2(g)N_2O_4(g) \rightleftharpoons 2NO_2(g), how does increasing pressure affect equilibrium?
    Shifts towards N2O4N_2O_4. Higher pressure favors the side with fewer gas molecules (1 vs 2).
  63. Identify the expression for KcK_c for H2O(l)⇌H+(aq)+OH−(aq)H_2O(l) \rightleftharpoons H^+(aq) + OH^-(aq).
    Kw=[H+][OH−]K_w = [H^+][OH^-]. Auto-ionization of water uses KwK_w notation for the equilibrium constant.
  64. What is the equilibrium constant expression for 2H2O2(aq)⇌2H2O(l)+O2(g)2H_2O_2(aq) \rightleftharpoons 2H_2O(l) + O_2(g)?
    Kc=[O2]K_c = [O_2]. Liquids are excluded from equilibrium expressions, only gases included.
  65. What is the equilibrium expression for H2(g)+S(s)⇌H2S(g)H_2(g) + S(s) \rightleftharpoons H_2S(g)?
    Kc=[H2S]K_c = [H_2S]. Solids are excluded from equilibrium expressions, only gases included.
  66. What is the effect of increasing temperature on the equilibrium position of an exothermic reaction?
    Shifts towards reactants. Higher temperature opposes exothermic reactions, favoring the reverse direction.
  67. Identify the equilibrium expression for the reaction N2(g)+3H2(g)⇌2NH3(g)N_2(g) + 3H_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2NH_3(g).
    Kc=[NH3]2[N2][H2]3K_c = \frac{[NH_3]^2}{[N_2][H_2]^3}. Products over reactants, each raised to their stoichiometric coefficients.
  68. Which factor does not affect the value of the equilibrium constant KK?
    Concentration of reactants or products. KK depends only on temperature, not concentrations at equilibrium.
  69. Find KcK_c for the reaction 2A⇌B+C2A \rightleftharpoons B + C if [A]=0.5M[A] = 0.5M, [B]=1M[B] = 1M, [C]=1M[C] = 1M.
    Kc=1×10.52K_c = \frac{1 \times 1}{0.5^2}. Kc=[B][C][A]2=1×10.52=4K_c = \frac{[B][C]}{[A]^2} = \frac{1 \times 1}{0.5^2} = 4.
  70. If [N2]=2M[N_2] = 2M, [H2]=1M[H_2] = 1M, [NH3]=0.5M[NH_3] = 0.5M, find QcQ_c for N2+3H2⇌2NH3N_2 + 3H_2 \rightleftharpoons 2NH_3.
    Qc=0.522×13Q_c = \frac{0.5^2}{2 \times 1^3}. Qc=[NH3]2[N2][H2]3=0.522×13=0.252Q_c = \frac{[NH_3]^2}{[N_2][H_2]^3} = \frac{0.5^2}{2 \times 1^3} = \frac{0.25}{2}.
  71. Identify the equilibrium expression for the reaction N2(g)+3H2(g)⇌2NH3(g)N_2(g) + 3H_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2NH_3(g).
    Kc=[NH3]2[N2][H2]3K_c = \frac{[NH_3]^2}{[N_2][H_2]^3}. Products over reactants, each raised to their stoichiometric coefficients.
  72. What is the effect of a catalyst on the equilibrium constant KK?
    No effect. Catalysts only affect reaction rate, not equilibrium position or KK.
  73. What is the equilibrium constant expression for 2H2O2(aq)⇌2H2O(l)+O2(g)2H_2O_2(aq) \rightleftharpoons 2H_2O(l) + O_2(g)?
    Kc=[O2]K_c = [O_2]. Liquids are excluded from equilibrium expressions, only gases included.
  74. State the KcK_c expression for the reaction C2H4(g)+H2(g)⇌C2H6(g)C_2H_4(g) + H_2(g) \rightleftharpoons C_2H_6(g).
    Kc=[C2H6][C2H4][H2]K_c = \frac{[C_2H_6]}{[C_2H_4][H_2]}. Products over reactants, each raised to their stoichiometric coefficients.
  75. Find KcK_c for A⇌2BA \rightleftharpoons 2B if [A]=1M[A] = 1M, [B]=0.5M[B] = 0.5M at equilibrium.
    Kc=0.521K_c = \frac{0.5^2}{1}. Kc=[B]2[A]=0.521=0.25K_c = \frac{[B]^2}{[A]} = \frac{0.5^2}{1} = 0.25.
  76. Determine the equilibrium constant KcK_c for the reaction 2NO2(g)⇌N2O4(g)2NO_2(g) \rightleftharpoons N_2O_4(g) given [NO2]=0.5M[NO_2] = 0.5M, [N2O4]=0.2M[N_2O_4] = 0.2M.
    Kc=0.8K_c = 0.8. Kc=[N2O4][NO2]2=0.20.52=0.8K_c = \frac{[N_2O_4]}{[NO_2]^2} = \frac{0.2}{0.5^2} = 0.8.
  77. If Kc=1.5K_c = 1.5 for the reaction A⇌BA \rightleftharpoons B, what is the value of KcK_c for B⇌AB \rightleftharpoons A?
    Kc=11.5K_c = \frac{1}{1.5}. For the reverse reaction, KcK_c becomes the reciprocal of the original.
  78. What is the effect of increasing temperature on the equilibrium position of an exothermic reaction?
    Shifts towards reactants. Higher temperature opposes exothermic reactions, favoring the reverse direction.
  79. For the reaction 2SO2(g)+O2(g)⇌2SO3(g)2SO_2(g) + O_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2SO_3(g), what is the expression for KpK_p?
    Kp=PSO32PSO22PO2K_p = \frac{P_{SO_3}^2}{P_{SO_2}^2 P_{O_2}}. Products over reactants using partial pressures, raised to coefficients.
  80. Given Kc=10K_c = 10 for A⇌BA \rightleftharpoons B, find KcK_c for 2A⇌2B2A \rightleftharpoons 2B.
    Kc=102K_c = 10^2. When reaction is doubled, equilibrium constant is squared.
  81. Find KcK_c for A⇌2BA \rightleftharpoons 2B if [A]=1M[A] = 1M, [B]=0.5M[B] = 0.5M at equilibrium.
    Kc=0.521K_c = \frac{0.5^2}{1}. Kc=[B]2[A]=0.521=0.25K_c = \frac{[B]^2}{[A]} = \frac{0.5^2}{1} = 0.25.
  82. State the effect of a temperature decrease on an endothermic reaction's equilibrium position.
    Shifts towards reactants. Lower temperature opposes endothermic reactions, favoring reactant formation.
  83. What is the effect of pressure decrease on equilibrium of N2(g)+3H2(g)⇌2NH3(g)N_2(g) + 3H_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2NH_3(g)?
    Shifts left. Lower pressure favors the side with more gas molecules (4 vs 2).
  84. State the effect of a temperature decrease on an endothermic reaction's equilibrium position.
    Shifts towards reactants. Lower temperature opposes endothermic reactions, favoring reactant formation.
  85. For the reaction 2NO(g)+O2(g)⇌2NO2(g)2NO(g) + O_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2NO_2(g), what is the KpK_p expression?
    Kp=PNO22PNO2PO2K_p = \frac{P_{NO_2}^2}{P_{NO}^2 P_{O_2}}. Products over reactants using partial pressures, raised to coefficients.
  86. How does a decrease in the concentration of O2O_2 affect equilibrium in 2SO2+O2⇌2SO32SO_2 + O_2 \rightleftharpoons 2SO_3?
    Shifts left. Removing reactant shifts equilibrium to replace it via reverse reaction.
  87. For A⇌B+CA \rightleftharpoons B + C, if Kc=2K_c = 2, what is KcK_c for B+C⇌AB + C \rightleftharpoons A?
    Kc=12K_c = \frac{1}{2}. For the reverse reaction, KcK_c becomes the reciprocal of the original.
  88. What is the expression for the equilibrium constant KcK_c for the reaction aA+bB⇌cC+dDaA + bB \rightleftharpoons cC + dD?
    Kc=[C]c[D]d[A]a[B]bK_c = \frac{[C]^c[D]^d}{[A]^a[B]^b}. Products in numerator raised to their coefficients, reactants in denominator.
  89. For the endothermic reaction A⇌BA \rightleftharpoons B, what is the effect of increasing temperature?
    Shifts towards BB. Higher temperature favors endothermic reactions (heat-absorbing direction).
  90. For the reaction PCl5(g)⇌PCl3(g)+Cl2(g)PCl_5(g) \rightleftharpoons PCl_3(g) + Cl_2(g), what is the effect of decreasing temperature?
    Shifts towards PCl5PCl_5. Lower temperature favors the exothermic direction (heat-producing side).
  91. Given Kc=10K_c = 10 for A⇌BA \rightleftharpoons B, find KcK_c for 2A⇌2B2A \rightleftharpoons 2B.
    Kc=102K_c = 10^2. When reaction is doubled, equilibrium constant is squared.
  92. What happens to the equilibrium position when pressure is increased for the reaction N2(g)+3H2(g)⇌2NH3(g)N_2(g) + 3H_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2NH_3(g)?
    Shifts towards NH3NH_3. Higher pressure favors the side with fewer gas molecules (2 vs 4).
  93. For the reaction PCl5(g)⇌PCl3(g)+Cl2(g)PCl_5(g) \rightleftharpoons PCl_3(g) + Cl_2(g), what is the effect of decreasing temperature?
    Shifts towards PCl5PCl_5. Lower temperature favors the exothermic direction (heat-producing side).
  94. For A⇌B+CA \rightleftharpoons B + C, if Kc=2K_c = 2, what is KcK_c for B+C⇌AB + C \rightleftharpoons A?
    Kc=12K_c = \frac{1}{2}. For the reverse reaction, KcK_c becomes the reciprocal of the original.
  95. State the unit for KcK_c for the reaction aA+bB⇌cC+dDaA + bB \rightleftharpoons cC + dD if c+d=a+bc+d = a+b.
    Unitless. When total moles of products equals total moles of reactants.
  96. What is the effect of adding a product on the position of equilibrium?
    Shifts left to form more reactants. Le Chatelier's principle: system responds by consuming the added product.
  97. What is the effect of adding an inert gas at constant volume on the equilibrium of a reaction?
    No effect. Inert gas doesn't participate and doesn't change partial pressures.
  98. What happens to KcK_c of an exothermic reaction when temperature increases?
    KcK_c decreases. Higher temperature opposes exothermic reactions, decreasing KcK_c.
  99. What happens to KcK_c of an exothermic reaction when temperature increases?
    KcK_c decreases. Higher temperature opposes exothermic reactions, decreasing KcK_c.
  100. For the reaction C(s)+CO2(g)⇌2CO(g)C(s) + CO_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2CO(g), write the KcK_c expression.
    Kc=[CO]2/[CO2]K_c = [CO]^2/[CO_2]. Solid carbon is excluded, only gaseous species are included.
  101. For the endothermic reaction A⇌BA \rightleftharpoons B, what is the effect of increasing temperature?
    Shifts towards BB. Higher temperature favors endothermic reactions (heat-absorbing direction).
  102. For A⇌B+CA \rightleftharpoons B + C, if Kc=2K_c = 2, what is KcK_c for B+C⇌AB + C \rightleftharpoons A?
    Kc=12K_c = \frac{1}{2}. For the reverse reaction, KcK_c becomes the reciprocal of the original.
  103. What is the expression for the equilibrium constant KcK_c for the reaction aA+bB⇌cC+dDaA + bB \rightleftharpoons cC + dD?
    Kc=[C]c[D]d[A]a[B]bK_c = \frac{[C]^c[D]^d}{[A]^a[B]^b}. Products in numerator raised to their coefficients, reactants in denominator.
  104. For 2NO2(g)⇌N2O4(g)2NO_2(g) \rightleftharpoons N_2O_4(g), what happens to KcK_c if temperature is increased?
    KcK_c decreases. Higher temperature opposes exothermic reactions, decreasing KcK_c.
  105. Determine the equilibrium constant KcK_c for the reaction 2NO2(g)⇌N2O4(g)2NO_2(g) \rightleftharpoons N_2O_4(g) given [NO2]=0.5M[NO_2] = 0.5M, [N2O4]=0.2M[N_2O_4] = 0.2M.
    Kc=0.8K_c = 0.8. Kc=[N2O4][NO2]2=0.20.52=0.8K_c = \frac{[N_2O_4]}{[NO_2]^2} = \frac{0.2}{0.5^2} = 0.8.
  106. For the reaction CH4(g)+2O2(g)⇌CO2(g)+2H2O(g)CH_4(g) + 2O_2(g) \rightleftharpoons CO_2(g) + 2H_2O(g), write the KcK_c expression.
    Kc=[CO2][H2O]2[CH4][O2]2K_c = \frac{[CO_2][H_2O]^2}{[CH_4][O_2]^2}. Products over reactants, each raised to their stoichiometric coefficients.
  107. Identify the equilibrium expression for CO(g)+Cl2(g)⇌COCl2(g)CO(g) + Cl_2(g) \rightleftharpoons COCl_2(g).
    Kc=[COCl2][CO][Cl2]K_c = \frac{[COCl_2]}{[CO][Cl_2]}. Products over reactants, each raised to their stoichiometric coefficients.
  108. What is the effect of adding a product on the position of equilibrium?
    Shifts left to form more reactants. Le Chatelier's principle: system responds by consuming the added product.
  109. How does a decrease in the concentration of O2O_2 affect equilibrium in 2SO2+O2⇌2SO32SO_2 + O_2 \rightleftharpoons 2SO_3?
    Shifts left. Removing reactant shifts equilibrium to replace it via reverse reaction.

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