In the reaction N2O4(g) 2NO2(g), what changes in color would you expect as pressure is increased at constant temperature?
1 answer:
Answer:
Brown color of the solution decreases
Explanation:
is brown in color whereas
is colorless.
Equilibrium reaction between and
is as follows:
As per the Le Chatelier's principle, if pressure of a equilibrium is increased, the equilibrium will shift in the direction having fewer no. of moles of gases.
In the given equilibrium, side has more no. of moles. So on increasing pressure, equilibrium will shift towards the side of
or more formation of
will take place.
Therefore, more will decompose that will decrease the brown color of the solution as
is colorless.
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3. Magnetic properties
You can use a Gouy balance to measure the magnetic susceptibilities.
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