Question

The amount of product formation in a reversible reaction
when the periodic
removal of the product takes place.
a) increases
b) decreases
c)first decreases then increases
d) first increases and then decreases
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Answer 1

Answer:

Though the amounts of the reactants and products may initially be the same once we reach dynamic equilibrium, we can make adjustments to the conditions of the equilibrium to change the proportions of reactants and products in the equilibrium mixture. The results of changes we make can be determined using something called ‘Le Châtelier’s Principle’.

Le Châtelier’s Principle states that when we make changes to a reaction at equilibrium, the equilibrium will respond to the change we make to try and undo the change. For example, if we increase the temperature of the reaction, it will respond in a way that decreases the temperature. If we increase the concentration of a reactant, it will respond in a way that decreases the concentration of that reactant. On the face of it, this seems quite simple. However, applying it can be a little trickier than it initially seems.

Answer 2

The amount of product formation in a reversible reaction  when the periodic  removal of the product takes place.  (a) increases.

- According to Le Chatelier's principle, if we remove the products, then the concentration of reactants will become more than the products.

- Due to this, the reaction will proceed in the forward direction.

- As a result, more products will be formed.

- Hence, option (a) is the correct answer