Chapter 15, Problem 27E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

In order to drive an endothermic reaction at equilibrium to the product side, will the temperature of the reaction mixture decrease or increase.

Concept Introduction:

For an endothermic reaction change in enthalpy $\left(\text{ΔH}\right)$ of a reaction will be positive.

$\text{ΔH}\text{>}\text{0}$.

The effect ofincreasing and decreasing the temperature of an endothermic reaction is explained on the basis of Le-Chȃtelier’s principle. This principle states that when an equilibrium of the system is disturbed it tries to minimize the disturbance by shifting the system in a direction that minimizes the disturbance.