Question

For an equilibrium H2O(s) H2O($\mathcal{l}$) which of the following statements is true.

• A. The pressure changes do not affect the equilibrium
• B. More of ice melts if pressure on the system is increased
• C. More of liquid freezes if pressure on the system is increased
• D. The pressure changes may increase or decrease the degree of advancement of the reaction depending upon the temperature of the system

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

More of ice melts if pressure on the system is increased

Answer 2

For any physical equilibrium on increasing pressure equilibrium shifts in the direction of higher density.