Equilibrium (Chemical)
Equilibrium (Chemical)
Show the complete chemical equation and the netionic equation for the reaction represented by the equation
KI (aq) +I, (aq) KI, (aq)
give the same expression for the reaction quotient. KI, is composed ofthe ions K* and ,.
Using the equilibrium constant
Which ofthe followingreactions goes almost all the way to completion, and which proceeds hardly at all?
(a) N(g)+0,(g) 2NO (g): K=2.7 x 10-18
(b) 2NO(g) +O,(g)+ 2NO, (g): K,=6.0 x 1013
For whichofthefollowing rreactions willthe equilibrium mixture contain an appreciable concentration of
both reactants and products?
(a) Cl,(g) + 2Cl (g); K, =6.4 x 10-39
(b) Cl,(g)+ 2NO (g) 2NOCI(g); K =3.7x 108
(c) Cl,(g) +2NO, (g) 2NO,CI(g); K= 1.8
The value ofK, forthereaction 3O, (g) 20, (g) is I.7 x 1030at 25°C. Do you expect pure airat
25°C to contain mucho, (ozone) when O, and Õ, are in equilibrium? Ifthe equilibrium concentration
of 0, in air at 25°C is 8 x 10- M, what is the equilibrium concentration of 0;?
At 1400 K, K,=2.5 x 10 for the reaction CH, (g)+ 2H,S CS,(g) +4H, g). A10.0 Lreaction
vessel at 1400 Kcontains 2.0 mol of CH, 3.0 mol of CS, 3.0 mol ofH, and 4.0 mol ofH,s. Is the
reaction mixture at equilibrium? Ifnot, in which direction does the reaction proceedto reachequilibrium?
QO The first step in the industrial synthesis of hydrogen is the reaction ofsteam and methane to give water
gas, a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen.
H,0 (g) +CH,(g) CO (g) + 3H,(g) K, =4.7 at 1400 K
A mixture of reactantsand product at 1400 Kcontains 0.035 MH,0, 0.050M CH,0.15 MC0, and
0.20 MH,. In which direction does the reaction proceed to reach equilibrium?
A1 An equilibrium mixture of N, H,, and NH, at 700 Kcontains 0.036 MN, and 0.15MH,. At this
temperature, K, for the reaction N,(e) +3H,E) + 2NH,() is 0.29. What is the concentration of NH?
The air pollutant NO is produced in automobile engines from the high temperature reaction
N,g) +0,(g) + 2NO g);K,= 1.7 x10-' at 2300K.Ifthe initial concentrations ofN, and O, at
2300 Kare both 1.40 M, what are the concentrations ofNO, N, and O, when the reaction mixture
reaches equilibrium?
At acertain temperature, the reaction PCI,(g) PCI,(g) + CI,(e) has an equilibrium constant
K=5.8 x102, Calculate the equilibrium concentrations ofPCl,, PCI, and Cl, ifonly PCi, is present
initially, at a concentration of0.160 M.
At 700K.K, = 0.140 for thereaction CIF, (g) CIF (g) +F,(g). Calculate the equilibrium partial
pressure of CIF,CIE, and F, if only Cl, is present initially, at apartial pressure of 1.47 atm.
Q.17 When 36.8g N,O, (g) is introduced into a 1.0-litre flask at 27°C. The following equilibrium
reaction occurs : N,0, (g)2NO, (g); K, =0. 1642 atm.
(a) Calculate K, of the equilibrium reaction.
(b) What are the number of moles of N,04 and NO, at equilibrium?
(c) What is the total gas pressure in the flask at equilibrium?
N,0,?
(d) What is the percent dissociation of
QS At some temperature and under a pressure of 4 atm, PCI, is 10% dissociated.Caleulate the
pressure at which PCl, will be 20% dissociated, temperature remaining same.
Q19 Ina mixture of N, and H, in the ratio of l:3 is taken at 300°C, the percentage of ammonia under
equlibrium is 33.33 by volume and total pressure at equilibrium is 64. Calculate the equilibrium constant
ofthe reaction usingthe cquation. N(g)+ 3H,(g)2NH,g).
Q.20 The system N,O,÷2NO, maintained in aclosedvessel at 60°C &a pressure of5 atm has an average
(ie. obseved) molecular weight of 69, calculate K.At what pressure at the sanne
temperature would the observed molecular weight be (230/3)?
Ihe vapour density of N,0, and NO, mixture at acertain temperature is 30. Calculate the pereentage
dissociation of N,0, at this temperature. N,O,(g)2NO,(g).
Q2 In the esterfication C,H,OH () + CH,COOH (0) CH,COOC,H, () + H,0 () an cquimolar
mixture of alcoholand acid taken initially yields under equilibriun, the waterwith mole fruction =0.33.
Calculate the cquilibrium constant.
Hetrogeneous equilibrium
Q.23 Solid Ammoniumcarbamate dissociates as: NH, COONH, (s) 2NH(g) +CO,(g). inaclosed
vessel solid armmonium cartamate is in eqilibrium with is dissociation products. Atcquilibrium, anmonia
is added such that the partial pressure ofNH, at new equilibrium now equals the original total prussure.
Calculate the ratio oftotalpresure at newequilibrium to that of original total pressure.
A sample of CaCO,(s) is introduced into asealed container of volume O0.821 litre &heated to 1000K
untilequilibrium is reached. The equilibrium constant for the reaction CaCO,(s) CaO(s) +CO,(g) is
4x 10atm at this temperature. Calculate the mass of CaO present at equilibrium.
g2s Anhydrous calcium chloride is often used as adessicant. In the presence of excess of CaCi,, the
amount of the water taken up is governed by K =6.4 x 10$S for the following reaction at room
temperature, CaCl,(s) +6H,O(g)CaCl, .6H,0(s). What isthe equilibrium vapour pressure of
water in aclosed vessel that contains CaCl,(s)?
20.0 grams of CaCO,(s) were placed in aclosed vessel, heated &maintained at 727°C under
equilibrium CaCO,(s) CaO(s) +CO,(g) and it is found that 75 % of CaC0, was decomposed.
What is the value ofK, ? The volume ofthe container was 1S litres.
Q28 How will an increase in temperature aftect cach of the following equilibria? An increase in pessure?
AH =92 kJ
(a) 2NH, (g) N, (g)+3H,(g)
(b) N, (g) +O, (g) + 2NO (8) AH = 181 kJ
(c) AH =-285 kJ
20, (g) 30, (g)
(d) CaO (s) +CO, (g) CaCO, (s) AH =- 176 kJ
Q2la)additional
Methanol,hydrogen
aliquid fuel that could possibly replace gasoline, can be prepared from water gas and
at high temperature and presure in the presence of asuitable catalyst. Write the
expression for the equilibrium constant for the reversible reaction.
AH =-90.2 kJ
2H, (g) +CO (g) + CH,0H(g)
Assume that equilibrium has been established and predict howthe concentration ofFH, CO and CH,OH ill
(b)
diferat anewequilibrium if() more H, is added.(2) CO is removed. )CH;OHis added (4) the presure
on the system is increased. (5) the temperature ofthe system is increased. (6) more catalyst is added.
Q3044 Water gas, amixture ofH, and CO, is an important industrial fuel produced by the reaction of steam
with red-hot coke, essentially pure carbon. Write the expression for the equilibrium constant for the
reversible reaction.
AH = 131.30 kJ
C(s) +H,0 (g)+co (g) +H, (8)
(b) Assume that equilibrium has been established and predict how the concentration of each reactant and
product will iffer at anewequilibriumif(|) more Cis added. (2) H,0 is removed. (3) CO is added.
(4) the preSsure on the system is increased. (5) the temperature of the system is increased.
Q.31 Ammonia is aweak base that reacts with water accordingtothe equation
NH, (aq) +H,0 () +NH, +OH (aq)
Will any of the following increase the percent of ammoniathat is converted to the ammonium ion in
water?
(a) Addition of NaOH. (b) Addition ofHCI. (c) Addition ofNH,CI.
Q.32 Suggest two ways in which the equilibrium concentration ofAg* can be reduced inasolutionofNat,
CH,Ag* and NO,, in contact with solid AgCl.
Na (aq) +CI (aq) +Ag (aq) +NO, (aq) AgCl (s) +Nat (ag) + NO, (aq) AH =-65.9 kJ
Q.33 Additional solid silver sulfate, aslightly soluble solid, is added to asolution of silver ion and sulfate ion in
equilibrium with solid silversulfate. Which ofthe following willoccu? (a) TheAg' and S0, concentration
will not change. (b) The added silver sulfate willdissolve. (c) Additional silver sulfate will form and
precipitate from solution as Ag ions and SOions combine. (d) The Agt ion concentration will increase
and the SO,2ion concentration will decrease.
0.5
Q38 The progress of thereaction
A÷ nBwith time, is presented in figure. Determine
the value ofn. 0.3
the equilibrium constant K.
the initial rate of conversionofA.
3 5
Time / Hour
QÃ0 Forward andreverse rate constant for the reaction CO,(g) +N,(g) co(g)+N,O (g) exhibit the
following temperature dependence.
Temperature (K) k, (Ms) k, (M-ls-l)
1200 9.1 x 10-l1, 1.5x 105
1500 2.7 x 10-9 2.6 x 105
Is the reaction endothermic or exothermic ?
4.
Compared to Kfor the dissociation, 2H,S 2H*+2HS, then K' for the H* +HS H,S wouldhave
L5. The equilibrium constant for a reaction decreases with increase in temperature, the reaction must be
Cxofueamc
6. For the reaction, PCl,(g)PCI,(g) +CI,(g), K, and Kç arerelated as
7. For the reactions, N,O,(g) +2NO,(g), at equilibrium, increase in pressure shifts the
Dbad direction. equilibrium in
8. Vant Hoffsequation is
9. Dimensions of equilibriumconstant, K_ for the reaction 2NH, N,+3H,, are
10. The value ofK for a reaction can be chariged by changing
oyp,
11. The law of mass action was proposed by ubcxe lo oge
12. The degree ofdissociation ofPCI,
atequilibrium. [PCI,(g)PCI,(g)+Cl,()], Nca with increase in pressure
13. Ifconcentration quotient, Q is greater than Kç, the net reaction in taking place in t direction.
14. The reaction, N, + 3H,2NH, WOuld be favoured by pressure.
15. Kp is related to Ke as_k
16. Solubility ofa gas in water_with increase in temperature.
17. Introduction of inert gas at constant volume to a gaseous reaction at equilibrium results in formation of
Laproduct.
18. The nroduct is more stable than reactants in reaction having K.
19. Van't Hoff's equation gives the quantitative relation between change in
value of K with change in
temperature. 1
20. The laroer value ofK indicates that the product is more stable relative to reactante
21. The value of equilibrium constant changes with change in the initial concentration ofthe rcactan
22. Extent ofa reaction can always be increased bv increasing the
temperature.
23. K, isrelated to Ke as K,=Ke (RTAn.
24. Introduction of inert gas at agascous reaction (An, =0) at equilibrium keeping pressure constant has no
effect on equilibrium state.
25. Forthereaction, N,0, (g)+2NO,(g). K, = K(RT).
26. For areaction the value of Qgreater than Kindicates that the net reaction is proceeding in backward
direction.
33. In case ofendothemic reactions, the cquilibrium shifts in backward direction on increasing the temperature.
Q.II Inacnsed container nitrogen and hydrogen mixture initially in amole ratio of 1:4 reached equilibrium. It
botthe half hydrogen is converted to ammonia. Ifthe original pressure was
180 atm, what will
be the partial pressure of ammoniaat equilibrium. (There is no change in temperature)
o12 The equilibrium constant for thereaction CO(g) +H,O(g) CO,(g) +H,(g) is 7.3 at 450° C& latm
pressure. The initial concentration of watergas (CO &H, in equimolar ratio] &steam are 2moles
5molesrespectively. Find the number of moles of Co, H,CO, &H,0(vapour) at equilibrium.
Q.13 At 1200°C, the following equilibrium is established between chlorine atoms &molecule:
Cl,(g) 2Cl (g)
The composition oftheequilibrium mixture may be detemined by measuring the rate of effusion of the
times
mixture through a pin hole. It is found that at 1200°C and I atm pressure the mixtureeffuses 1.l6
as fast as krypton effuses under the same condition, Calculate the equilibrium constant Ke
The pressure at equilibrium is twice the initial pressure. Calculate thevalue of K"B]. 5
Q.22 Solid NHl on rapid heating in a closed vessel at 357°C develops a constant pressure of
275 mm Hg owing to partial decomposition ofNH,I into NH, and HI but the pressure gradually in
further (when the excess solid residue remains in the vessel) owing to the dissociation ofHI. Calculate
the final pressure developed at equilibrium.
NH,I (S) NH,(g) +HI(g)
2HI(g) + H,(g) +1,(g), K,=0.065 at 357°C
EXERCISE III
Only one is correct
ot Forthereaction equilibrium;
N,O,e)2NO,(8); the concentration of N,0, and NO, at equlibrium are 4.8 x \0* and
1.2 x 102 mol/Lrespectively. The value ofK, for the reaction is :
(A)3 x 10-3 M (B) 3 x 10 M (C) 3.3 x 10 M(D) 3 x 10-' M
Q.7 Adefinite amount of solid NH,HS is placed in aflask already containing ammonia gas at acertain
temperature and 0.50 atm pressure. NH,HS decomposes to give NH, and H,S and at equilibrium total
The equilibriumconstant for the reactionis:
pressure in flask is 0.84 atm.
(A) 0.30 (B) 0.18 (C)0.17 (D) 0.11
Eor the reaction 3 A(g)+B(g)+2C(g) at a given temperature, K, =9.0. What must be the
volume of the flask, if a mixture of 2.0 mol each of A, B and C exist in eguilibrium?
(A)6L (B) 9L (C) 36 L (D) None ofthese
polysulfide ions having formulas
Sulfide ion in alkaline solution reacts with solid sulfur to form
S,, s,,s, and so on. The equilibrium constant forthe formation of S,- is 12 (K,) &for the
constant forthe formation
lormationof S,? is l132 (K,), both from Sand S2- What is the equilibrium
of S? from S,?- and s? (D) None of these
(A) 11 (B) 12 (C) 132
Q10 Tmole N, and 3 mol H, are placed in a closed container at a pressure of4 atm. The pressure falls to 3
am at the same temperature when the following equilibrium is attained.dissociation of NH,is:
N8)+3H,(g)+2NH,(g). The equilibriumconstant K, for
0.5x (1.5) atm² (D) 3x3 atm-2
(A) 0s*.5 atm (B) 0.5 x(1.5³ atm (C) 0.5x (1.5)
3x3
Ai One mole of N,0,(g) at300 Kis left ina closed container under oneatm.Itisheated to 600 K
when 20 %by mass of N,O, (g) decomposes to NO, (g). The resultant pressure is :
(A) 1.2 atm (B) 2.4 atm (C) 2.0 atm (D) 1.0 atm
1
Forthe reaction: CO(g)+0,) CO,(g), KK,is:
(A) RT (B) (RT)-l (C) (RT)-2 (D) (RT)I2
Q.6 constant
Forthe reaction :2H(g) HE)+;(8), the degree of dissociated(a) ofHI(g) /s related to equilibrium
K, by the expression
1+2)Kp
(4)* (B)2K
1
(C) 1+2K,
2K
2/&,
2 2 (D) 1+2/Kp
reaction
Q.17 The equilibrium constant forthe
A(g)+ 2B(g) C(g)
.asAmmmo2 Inavolume of5 dm', what amount ofA must be mixed with 4mol ofB to yield I mol
ofCat equilibrium.
(B) 24 mnles (C) 26 moles
(A) 3 moles (D) None of these
Q.8 Forthe reacion A(g) +2B(g)÷Cg) +D(g) : K.= 10!2,
If the initial moles ofA,B,C and Dare 0.5, 1.,0.5 and 3.5 moles respectively in a one litre vessel. What
is the equilibrium concentration ofB?
(A) 104 (B) 2 x 14 (C) 4 x10 (D) 8 x 104
Q.20 A20.0 litre vessel initially contains 0.50 mole eachofH, and I, gases. These substances react and firally
reach an equilibrium condition. Calculate the equilibium concentration ofHlifK=49 for the reaction
H, +L, 2HI.
(A)0.78 M (B) 0.039M (C)0.033 M (D)0.021M
Avessel of250 litre was filled with O.01 mole ofSb,S, and 0.01 mole ofH, to attain the equilibrium at
440°C as Sb,S,(s) + 3H, (g) +2Sb (s) +3H,S (g).
After equilibrium the H,S foned was analysed by dissolving it in water and treating with exces ofPb
to give 1.195 gofPbS (Molecular weight-239) precipitate.
What is value ofK, of the reaction at 440°C?
(A) 1 (B) 2 (C)4 (D) None of these
Q.22 The equilibrium constant for the reaction COg) +H,0g) Co,g)+Hg is 3at 500 K. In a2 litre
vessel 60 gm ofwater gas [equimolar mixture of COg) and Hg]and 90 gm of steamis iniialy takern.
What is the equilibrium concentration ofH,(g) at equilibrium (mole L)?
(A)1.75 (B) 3.5 (C) 1.5 (D)0.75
Q.25 At67S K, H,(g) and co, (g) react to fom COg) and H.0 (g), K, for he reaction is 0.16.
If amixture of 0.25 mole of H,(g) and 0.25 mol of CO, is heated at 675 K, mole %ofCog) in
equilibnium mixture is:
(A) 7.14 (B) 14.28 (C) 28.57 (D) 33.33
constant temperature does not affect the
In whichof the following reactions, increase in the pressure at
moles at equlibrium:
(A) 2NH,(g) N,(e) +3H,(g) (B) Cg) +;0,(g)+ COg)
()H,(g)+0,(8)H,0(g) (D)H,(g) +1,(g) + 2HI(g)
following equilibrium
Q Change in volume ofthe system does not alter the number of moles in which of the
(A) N,(g)+O,(g) 2NO(g) (B) PCI,(g)PC,(g) +CI,(g)
() N,(e)+ 3H,(g) 2NH,(8) (D)SO,CI,(g) So,(g) +Cl,(g)
The conditions favourable for the reaction:
2S0,(g) + O,(g) + 2SO,(g); AH°=- 198 kJ
are:
(A) low temperature, high pressure (B)any value ofTand P
(C) low temperature and low pressure (D) high temperature and high pressure
he vapour density of N,0, at acertain temperature is 30. What is the %dissociation of N,O, at this
cmperature?
(A) S3.3% (B) 106.6% (C) 26.7% (D) None
Q The equilibrium constant K, (in atm) for the reaction is 9at 7atm and 300 K.
A, (g)B,(g) +C, (e)
Calculate the average molar mass (ing/mol) of anequilibrium mixture.
Given : Molar mass ofA, B, and C, are 70,49 &21gm/mol respectively.
(A) 50 (B) 45 (C) 40 (D) 37.5
Equimolar mixture oftwo gases A, and B, is taken in a rigid vessel at temperature 300 K. The gases
reacts according to given equations:
A, (g) 2A (g) Kp =?
B, (g) +2B (g) K, =?
A, (g) +B, (g)+ 2AB (g) Kg =2
Ifthe ihitial presure in the container was 2atm and final presure developed at equilibrium is 2.75 atm
in which equilibrium partial presure of gas AB was 0.5 atm, calculate the ratio of
[Given :Degree of dissociation of B, is greater than A,].
(A)8 (B) 9 (C)1/8 (D) None of these
When N,0, is heated at temp. T, it dissociates as N,O, N,0, +0,, K,=2.5.At the same time
N,0, also decomposes as :N,O,N,O+O,. Ifinitially 4.0 moles ofN,0, are taken in 1.0 litre flask
and allowed to attain equilibrium, concentration of0, was fomed to be 2.s M. Equilibriumconcentration
ofN,O is
(A) 1.0 (B) 1.5 (C) 2.166 (D) 0.334
An exothermicreaction is represented by the graph:
(A)
nK, Inkp ink (D)
InKp
(B) (C)
1/T 1/T
1T 1/T
4 For the gas phase reaction, C,H, +H, C,H, (AH=-32.7 kcal), carried out in aclosedvessel, the
equilibrium moles ofC,H, can be increased by
(A) increasing the temperature (B) decreasing the pressure
(C) removing some H, (D) adding some C,H,
Gas
for thegas phase exothermic reaction, A, +B, C, caried out in aclosed vessel, the equilibrium
moles ofA, can be increased by
(A) increasing the temperature (B) decreasing the pressure
(C) adding inert gas at constant pressure (D) removing some C
0. Consider theequilibrium HgO(s) +4 (ag) +H,0 ()Hgl (aq) +20H (aq), which changes will
decrease the equilibrium concentration ofHgl?
(A) Additionof0.I MHI (aq) (B)Addition ofHgO (s)
(C)Addition ofH,0 () (D)Addition of KOH(aq)
Q. Jecrease in the pressure for the following equilibria :H,0(9) ÷H,O() result in the :
(A) formation of moreH,O(s) (B) formation of more H,0(0)
(C) increase in melting point ofH,0(s) (D) decrease in melting point of H,0(s)
Assertion Reason
Q. Statement-1 : Total nunmber ofmoles in aclosed system atnewequilibrium is less than the old equilibrium
ifsome amount ofa substance is removed from a system
(consider areaction A(g) Bg) )at equilibrium.
Statement -2 : The number of moles ofthe substance which is removed, is partially compensated as the
system reached to newequilibrium.
(A) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is correct explanation for statement-1.
B)Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is NOTthe comect explanation for statement-l.
(C) Statement-1 is false, statement-2 is true.
(D) Statement-1 is true, statenment-2 is false.
Q. Statement-1 Ammonia at a pressure of 10 atm and CO, at a pressure of20 atm are introduced
into an evacuated chamber. IfK, for the reaction
NH,COONH, (S) ÷ 2NH, (g)+ CO, (e) is 2020 atm², the total pressure
after a long time is less than 30 atm.
Statement-2 Equilibrium can be attained from both directions.
(A)Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is correct explanation for statement-1.
B) Statement-l is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2is NOT the comect explanation for statement-l.
(C) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is false.
(D) Statement-1 is false, statennent-2 is true.
Comprehension :
Paragraph for Question Nos. 52 to 55
In a 7.0 Levacuated chamber, 0.50 mol H, and 0.50 mol I, react at 427°C.
H,(g)+L(g)2HI(g).At the given temperature, K=49 for the reaction.
Q52 What is the value ofK,?
(A)7 (B) 49 (C) 24.5 (D) None
Q55 What is the partial pressure (atm) ofHI in the equilibrium mixture?
(A) 6.385 (B)12.77 (C)40.768 D) 646.58
QST At what relative humidities will Na,SO,- 10H,0 be efflorescent(release moisture) when exposed to
air at 0°C?
(A)above 33.33% (B) below 33.33 % (C) above 66.66% (D) below66.66%
At what relative humidities willNa,SO, be deliquescent (i.e. absorb moisture) when exposed to the air
at 0°C?
(A) above 33.33% (B) below 33.33% (C) above 66.66% (D) below66.66%
NH,HS is introduced into a two litre evacuated flask at 27°C, 30% ofthe solid
Q.2 When 3.06g ofsolid
decomposes into gaseous ammonia and hydrogen sulphide.
Calculate K, &K, for the reaction at 27°C.
NH,HS is introduced into the flask?
What would happen to the equilibrium when more solid
At constant temperature, the equilibrium constant (K) for the decomposition reaction N,0, 2NO,
is expressed by K, =4x*P/(1 -x*) where Pis pressure, x is extent of decomposition. Which of the
following statement is true ?
(A)K, increases with increase ofP
(B) K, increases with increase ofx
(C) K, increases with decrease ofx
(D) K, remains constant with change in Porx