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5.2 Reversible reactions and equilibria

5.2 Reversible reactions and equilibria

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Question 7

The reaction between sulfur dioxide and oxygen to produce sulfur trioxide is reversible and can reach a state of dynamic equilibrium.

2SO2(g)+O2(g)⇌2SO3(g) 2\text{SO}_2\text{(g)} + \text{O}_2\text{(g)} \rightleftharpoons 2\text{SO}_3\text{(g)} 2SO2​(g)+O2​(g)⇌2SO3​(g)

The forward reaction is exothermic (gives out heat).

Explain how the position of equilibrium changes if the temperature of the reaction mixture is increased.

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5.2 Reversible reactions and equilibria Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Chemistry
  3. /5.2 Reversible reactions and equilibria

38 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Chemistry 5.2 Reversible reactions and equilibria, covering 5.2.1 Reversible reactions and dynamic equilibrium, 5.2.2 The Haber process, and 5.2.3 Changing the position of a dynamic equilibrium. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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