An exothermic reaction is allowed to reach equilibriuim. If heat energy is removed then, the equilibrium will shift?
Correct answer: A. To the product side.
- A. To the product side.
- B. To reactant side.
- C. Toward the middle.
- D. None of these.
Explanation
Correct option is A.The answer is to the product side.Le Chatelier's principle states that when a system at equilibrium is disturbed, the system will shift in a way to minimize the disturbance. In the case of an exothermic reaction, heat is a product of the reaction. If heat is removed from the system, the equilibrium will shift to the product side to produce more heat and minimize the disturbance.Here is a diagram that illustrates how the equilibrium will shift:Initial equilibrium[Products] [Reactants]Heat is removed[Products] ↑ [Reactants]The equilibrium will shift to the product side until the concentration of the products increases enough to offset the loss of heat.
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