Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Reversible reactions and equilibrium

Reversible reactions and equilibrium — practice question

Methane reacts with steam to form hydrogen gas. $\text{CH}_4$(g) + $\text{H}_2\text{O}$(g) $\rightleftharpoons$ $\text{CO}$(g) + $3\text{H}_2$(g) \quad \Delta H = +200\text{ kJ/mol}$ The reaction occurs at 1000 ^{\circ}C and 100 kPa pressure.
(a)[2]

State two characteristics of an equilibrium.

(b(i))[2]

State and explain, in terms of equilibrium, what happens to the concentration of hydrogen when the pressure is increased.

(b(ii))[2]

State and explain, in terms of equilibrium, what happens to the concentration of hydrogen when the temperature is increased.

(b(iii))[2]

State and explain, in terms of equilibrium, what happens to the concentration of hydrogen when a catalyst is used.

(c(i))[1]

Name a greenhouse gas that is found in clean, dry air.

(c(ii))[3]

Explain, in terms of thermal energy, how greenhouse gases lead to global warming.

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