
At equilibrium the net heat effect is zero because there is no net reaction. What happen if the following equilibrium system:
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N2O4 (g) « 2NO2 (g) |
is held at constant value? Since endothermic processes absorb heat from the surrounding, heating favours the dissociation of N2O4 into NO2 molecules. Consequently, the equilibrium constant given by:
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Kc= |
[NO2]2 / [N2O4] |
increase with temperature.
Le Chatelier / Le Chatelier's Principle
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