Question

Be sure to answer all parts. What can be added to the equilibrium AgCl(s) + 2NH3(aq) ⇌ Ag(NH3)2+(aq) + Cl−(aq) (a) that will shift it to the left? (Select all that apply.) AgCl NH3 Ag(NH3)2+ Cl− (b) that will shift it to the right? (Select all that apply.) AgCl NH3 Ag(NH3)2+ Cl− (c) that will not shift it in either direction? (Select all that apply.) AgCl NH3 Ag(NH3)2+ Cl−

Answer 1

Answer:

a) Ag(NH₃)₂⁺,  Cl⁻.

b) NH₃.

c) AgCl.

Explanation:

Based on LeChatelier's law, a system in chemistry can change responding to a disturbance of concentration, temperature, etc. in order to restore a new state.

In the reaction:

AgCl(s) + 2NH₃(aq) ⇌ Ag(NH₃)₂⁺(aq) + Cl⁻(aq)

When reactants are added, the system will produce more products restoring the equilibrium and vice versa. A reactant in solid state doesn't take part in the equilibrium, thus:

a) Ag(NH₃)₂⁺,  Cl⁻. The addition of products will shift the equilibrium to the left

b) NH₃. The addition of reactant will shift the equilibrium to the right.

c) As AgCl is in solid phase, will not shift the equilibrium in either direction.