In: Chemistry
For the equilibrium system CO (g) + 3 H2 (g) ⇌ H2O (g) + CH4 (g), ΔH = -206 kJ/mol, state whether the yield of CH4 will increase, decrease or remain the same for the following changes:
Adding some H2 gas to the system
Removing H2O from the system
Increasing the volume of the system
Decreasing the temperature on the system
Adding a catalyst to the system
1)
Adding reactant will shift the reaction in the direction of product as per Le chatelier Principle
So, Equilibrium moves to product side
Answer: Increase
2)
Removing product will shift the reaction in the direction of product as per Le chatelier Principle
So, Equilibrium moves to product side
Answer: Increase
3)
Increasing volume will decrease the pressure which in turn shift the reaction in a direction which have greater gaseous molecules as per Le chatelier Principle
Here reactant has more gaseous molecule
So equilibrium will move to left
So, Equilibrium moves to reactant side
Answer: decrease
4)
Decreasing Temperature will shift the reaction in a direction which release heat as per Le chatelier Principle
Forward reaction is exothermic in nature
hence, forward reaction will be favoured
So, Equilibrium moves to product side
Answer: Increase
5)
Catalyst doesn't affect equilibrium
So, No effect on equilibrium
Answer: remains the same