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.
Worked solution & mark scheme
This 12-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “The rate of the forward reaction is equal to the rate of the reverse reaction” …