Self assessment

Question 1 of 5

Consider the equilibrium: 

PCl5(g)  PCl3(g) + Cl2(g),  ΔH = +124 kJ mol–1

Which of the following is true when the temperature of the reaction is increased?

A

The concentration of PCl5(g) increases.

B

The concentration of PCl3(g) increases.

C

The concentration of chlorine increases.

D

K c increases.

Consider the equilibrium:

2SO2(g) + O2(g)  2SO3(g),  ΔH = –197 kJ mol–1

Which of the following increases if the reaction is heated?

A

The concentration of SO2(g).

B

The concentration of O2(g).

C

The concentration of SO3(g).

D

The value of Kp.

In an equilibrium for which the forward reaction is exothermic, which of the following is a consequence of heating the reaction?

A

The rate of the forward reaction increases.

B

The rate of the back reaction increases.

C

The rate of the back reaction stays the same.

D

The rate of the back reaction slows down.

Consider the equilibrium:

2HI(g)  H2(g) + I2(g)

Which of the following result in a change in the value of Kc?

A

Adding a catalyst.

B

Heating the reaction.

C

Cooling the reaction.

D

Increasing the pressure.

Consider the equilibrium:

CO2(g) + 2H2(g)  CH3OH(g),  ΔH = –92 kJ mol–1

Which of the following is a consequence of adding a catalyst to the reaction mixture?

A

K p increases.

B

The equilibrium establishes faster.

C

The rate of the forward reaction increases.

D

The rate of the back reaction increases. 

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