Question

For the following reaction at equilibrium, which gives a change that will shift the position of equilibrium to favor formation of more products? 2NOBr(g) 2NO(g) + Br 2(g), ΔHº rxn = 30 kJ/mol

Answer 1

Based on the given reaction, it is evident that the reaction is endothermic as indicated by a positive sign of enthalpy of reaction. Thus, it can be stated that the favoring of the forward reaction will take place by upsurging the temperature of the reaction mixture.

Apart from this, based on Le Chatelier’s principle, any modification in the quantity of any species is performed at equilibrium and the reaction will move in such an orientation so that the effect of the change gets minimized. Therefore, a slight enhancement in the concentration of the reactant will accelerate the reaction in the forward direction and hence more formation of the product takes place.