16. Chemical Equilibrium
Le Chatelier's Principle
26PRACTICE PROBLEM
The reaction of NO with O2 produces NO2.
2 NO (g) + O2 (g) ⇌ 2 NO2 (g)
To maximize the equilibrium yield of NO2, should the temperature be increased or decreased? (Hint: use thermochemical data to calculate ΔH°)
The reaction of NO with O2 produces NO2.
2 NO (g) + O2 (g) ⇌ 2 NO2 (g)
To maximize the equilibrium yield of NO2, should the temperature be increased or decreased? (Hint: use thermochemical data to calculate ΔH°)