Question

Consider the reaction: 2N2O(g) ⇌ O2(g) + 2N2(g). Which of the following will cause a shift in the equilibrium to the right? 1. Add more N2O 2. Remove O2 3. Remove N2

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Add N2O and

3. Remove N2

Explanation:

In equilibrium, there is a balance between the concentrations of the reactants and products. If more reactants are added, the equilibrium will shift to the right, favoring the forward reaction. This cause an increase in the concentration of the product and the equilibrium constant is unchanged.

Products can also be removed in order to increase the amount of products formed, forward reaction. This shifts the equilibrium to the right.

In the reaction 2N2O <-----> O2 + 2N2, adding N2O to the mixture favors the forward reaction and more products are formed, equilibrium shifts to the right.

Also, removing the product formed favors the forward reaction as more products will be formed in order to achieve equilibrium. The equilibrium therefore shifts to the right.