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Suggest four ways in which the concentration of PH3 could be increased in an equilibrium described by the following equation: P4 (g) + 6H2 (g) ⇌ 4PH3 (g) ΔH = 110.5 kJ
The amount of can be increased
when the equilibrium shifts towards right or forward reaction is
favored. According to Le Chateliers Principle, equilibrium shifts
in the direction of change imposed.
The following 4 methods increase the concentration of :
1. By adding more to the mixture at
equilibrium. When the amount of
in the reaction
mixture is increased, the equilibrium will shift in the direction
in which
is consumed. Hence,
forward reaction is favored. More of
will be
produced.
2. By adding more to the mixture at
equilibrium. When the amount of
in the reaction
mixture is increased, the equilibrium will shift in the direction
in which
is consumed. Hence,
forward reaction is favored. More of
will be
produced.
3. By raising the temperature of the system or supplying heat to the system.
Since, the value of is positive,
it is an endothermic reaction. Hence, heat is consumed in the
forward reaction. Thus, if heat is supplied to the mixture, or
temperature of the system is increased, the equilibrium will shift
in a direction which consumes the heat and thereby, decreases the
temperature. Hence, forward reaction will be favored. More of
will be produced.
4. By removing
some from the
system. When the amount of
in the reaction
mixture is decreased, the equilibrium will shift in the direction
in which
is produced. Hence,
forward reaction is favored. More of
will be
produced.