Question
2SO2 + O2 >>>> 2SO3
delts h = -197.8 KJ
K= 0.0114 at 400 degree Celsius
engineers have found that SO3 can be produced faster by increasing the temperature to 400 degree Celsius, even though this change favors the reverse reaction. suggest an explanation
delts h = -197.8 KJ
K= 0.0114 at 400 degree Celsius
engineers have found that SO3 can be produced faster by increasing the temperature to 400 degree Celsius, even though this change favors the reverse reaction. suggest an explanation
Answers
DrBob222
Keq doesn't say anything about how fast the reaction will occur. Higher T means molecules with more energy which will allow them to overcome any energy barriers.