For the reaction C(s)+H2O(g)?CO(g)+H2(g), K= 2.44 at 1000 K what can be said abo

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For the reaction

C(s)+H2O(g)?CO(g)+H2(g), K= 2.44 at 1000 K

what can be said about this reaction at this temperature?

For the reaction

,   at 1000

what can be said about this reaction at this temperature?

4 The equilibrium lies far to the left.

I know that its 3, but I dont understand why. Can anyone explain?

1 The equilibrium lies far to the right. 2 The reaction will proceed very slowly. 3 The reaction contains significant amounts of products and reactants at equilibrium.

4 The equilibrium lies far to the left.

I know that its 3, but I dont understand why. Can anyone explain?

Explanation / Answer

[A] reducing the pressure (or increasing the volume) causes the reaction to shift to the side that has more moles, since the right has two and the left one, this will shift the reaction to the right. Increasing the temperature will shift the reaction to the right because heat is a reactant and to balance more product must be made.

[B] does not matter because it is solid and can be ignored.

3 The reaction contains significant amounts of products and reactants at equilibrium.

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