Question

In what direction the following equilibrium will be shifted if some chlorine gas is removed from the system at equilibrium? Explain why. (b) Will adding a catalyst aid in forming more carbon monoxide gas? COCl2(g)=CO(g)+Cl2(g)

Answer 1

Answer:

a catalyst is added to a reaction, both the forward and reverse reaction rates will be increased. If both rates are increased then the concentrations of the reactants and products will remain the same. This means that a catalyst has no effect on the equilibrium position.

Reaction: 2NO2(g)