2. Consider the following equilibrium: Br2(1) + H20(1) = 2H*(aq) + Br(aq) + BrO (aq) Write the Kc expression. a. b. A chemist would like to shift this equilibrium to the product side. The only reagents that are available are HCI(aq) and NaOH(aq). Which solution should the chemist add? Explain your answer. c. Would adding this reagent cause the Kc value to permanently change? Explain your answer.

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2. Consider the following equilibrium:
Br2(1) + H20(1) = 2H*(aq) + Br(aq) + BrOʻ(aq)
Write the Kc expression.
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b. A chemist would like to shift this equilibrium to the product side. The only reagents that are
available are HCI(aq) and NaOH(aq). Which solution should the chemist add? Explain your
answer.
C. Would adding this reagent cause the K, value to permanently change? Explain your answer.
Transcribed Image Text:2. Consider the following equilibrium: Br2(1) + H20(1) = 2H*(aq) + Br(aq) + BrOʻ(aq) Write the Kc expression. a. b. A chemist would like to shift this equilibrium to the product side. The only reagents that are available are HCI(aq) and NaOH(aq). Which solution should the chemist add? Explain your answer. C. Would adding this reagent cause the K, value to permanently change? Explain your answer.
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The state of reversible where the rate of forward and reverse reaction becomes equal is known as equilibrium. The ratio of the product of the concentration of the products and the product of the concentration of the reactant is known as the equilibrium constant.

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