Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Reversible reactions and equilibrium

Reversible reactions and equilibrium — practice question

At 200 atmospheres pressure and $200^\circ\text{C}$, phosphorus(V) chloride exists as an equilibrium mixture.
(a)[2]

Predict and explain how lowering the pressure changes the position of this equilibrium. The temperature is kept constant.

(b)[2]

Predict and explain how raising the concentration of chlorine changes the position of this equilibrium.

(c(i))[1]

Describe how the make-up of this equilibrium mixture varies with temperature.

(c(ii))[1]

Explain what this shows about the energy change in this reaction.

(d)[1]

How is the position of equilibrium changed by the presence of a catalyst?

(e)[2]

Explain why the rate of this reaction increases when the temperature rises.

(f)[1]

Construct the equation for the reaction of phosphorus(V) chloride with water to produce phosphoric acid, $\text{H}_3\text{PO}_4$, and hydrogen chloride.

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