Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Reversible reactions and equilibrium

Reversible reactions and equilibrium — practice question

The reaction between aqueous iron(III) ions, $\text{Fe}^{3+}$(aq), and aqueous thiocyanate ions, $\text{SCN}^-$(aq), is reversible. Its equation is $\text{Fe}^{3+}(aq) + \text{SCN}^-(aq) \rightleftharpoons \text{FeSCN}^{2+}(aq)$. When equilibrium is reached, the concentrations of $\text{Fe}^{3+}$ ions, $\text{SCN}^-$ ions, and $\text{FeSCN}^{2+}$ ions are identical, and the mixture is orange in colour. If a few drops of aqueous thiocyanate ions are then added to the mixture, a new equilibrium is established. How does the colour of the mixture change?

  • AIt becomes colourless.
  • BIt becomes a lighter orange.
  • CIt becomes more yellow.
  • DIt becomes more red.

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