Topical Questions These questions are keyed to the major topics in the chapter. Usually...

Topical Questions

These questions are keyed to the major topics in the chapter. Usually a question that is answered at the back of this book is paired with a similar one that is not.

The oxidation of NO to NO₂,

is exothermic. Predict the effect of each of these changes on the position of the equilibrium; that is, state which way the equilibrium will shift (left, right, or no change) when each change is made in a constant-volume system.

(a) Adding more O₂

(b) Adding more NO₂

(c) Lowering the temperature