Question
Question: The variation of \(K\) and \({K_f}\) as well as \({K_b}\) with temperature shows the following effe...
The variation of K and Kf as well as Kb with temperature shows the following effects:
(i) For endothermic reactions K increases and Kf as well as Kb also increases with temperature.
(ii) For endothermic reaction K decreases and Kf as well as Kb also decreases with temperature.
(iii) For an exothermic reaction K decreases and Kf as well as Kb both increases with temperature.
(iv) For an exothermic reaction K increases and Kf as well as Kb decreases with temperature.
(v) For an exothermic reaction K decreases and Kf as well as Kb both decreases with temperature.
A. (i), (iii)
B. (iii), (iv)
C. (ii), (iii)
D. (ii), (iii), (v)
Solution
As we know Ea is always positive hence, the rate constant increases with the temperature. Knowledge of exothermic reaction and endothermic reaction is must for this question.
Complete step-by-step answer:
As we all know,
Ea is always positive hence, the rate constant increases with the temperature.
ΔH is negative, KbKf or Kc decreases with temperature.
ΔH is positive, KbKf or Kc increases with temperature.
Additional Information:
Endothermic reactions are actually the chemical reactions in which the reactants absorb heat energy from its surroundings to produce products. These reactions actually lower the temperature of their nearby area, hence creating a cooling effect.
Exothermic reactions are actually the reactions or processes that are used to release energy, generally in the form of heat or light. In an exothermic reaction, the energy released due to the total energy of the products is lesser than the total energy of the reactants.
Every chemical equilibrium can be distinguished by an equilibrium constant, also known as Keq.. The Keq and KP expressions are generated as the amounts of products which are divided by the amounts of reactants; each amount (whether a concentration or a pressure) is raised to the power of its coefficient in the balanced chemical equation.
By increasing the temperature it decreases the value of the equilibrium constant. The forward reaction is actually the endothermic, and increasing the temperature actually increases the value of the equilibrium constant. Thereby, according to Le Chatelier's Principle the position of equilibrium will get positioned to the left.
Hence, Option A. is correct.
Note: By observing the hint and the options, answers can be easily determined. Also as we know Ea is always positive hence, the rate constant increases with the temperature.