Question

ider the following reaction:
CO (g) + H2(g)  C(s) + H2O (g) ΔH = -131 kJ mol-1
Explain what would happen to the following equilibrium position and the concentration of H2 if:
i. More C is added?
ii. The concentration of CO is increased?
iii. The concentration of H2O is increased?
iv. The temperature is reduced?

Answer 1

i. nothing

ii. will shift to the right, concentration of H2 reduce

iii. will shift to the left, concentration of H2 increase

iv. will shift to the right, concentration of H2 reduce