Consider this equilibrium: N2O4 (g) + heat NO2 (g). Initially, a 1.0 L container is filled with 2.0 mol of NO2. As the system approaches equilibrium, what happens to the rate of reaction of NO2 breaking down?

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Jimena

Chemistry

3 June, 18:36

Consider this equilibrium: N2O4 (g) + heat NO2 (g). Initially, a 1.0 L container is filled with 2.0 mol of NO2. As the system approaches equilibrium, what happens to the rate of reaction of NO2 breaking down?

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Charlie Casey · Answer 1

I think the correct answer would be that the rate of reaction decreases and the concentration of N2O4 increases. This is by virtue of the Le Chatelier's Principle. When the temperature is low than the surroundings, the equilibrium would go from right to left.