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.

K_p for this reaction is 0.16 at 25 °C:

Predict the effect of each change 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. Assume constant-volume conditions for parts (a), (b), and (c).

(a) Add more Br₂(g)

(b) Remove some NOBr(g)

(c) Decrease the temperature

(d) Increase the container volume