When heat is involved, I find it helpful to rewrite the equation with the heat shown; i.e.,
3O2(g) ==> 2O3 (g)
<==
Delta H = 284 KJ
I would rewrite this as
3O2 + heat ==> 2O3. Then adding heat is the same as adding O2. It will shift to the right.
2SO3(g) + O2(g) ==> 2SO3(g)
<==
Delta H = -198.2 KJ
I would rewrite as2SO3 + O2 --< 2SO3 + heat.
Therefore, adding heat will shift the equilibrium to the left.
What effect (shift to the right or left) does an increase in temperature have on each of the following systems at equilibrium?
a) 3O2(g) ==> 2O3 (g)
<==
Delta H = 284 KJ
b) 2SO3(g) + O2(g) ==> 2SO3(g)
<==
Delta H = -198.2 KJ
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