Effect of Temperature Changes
Investigate how temperature changes affect the position of equilibrium for exothermic and endothermic reactions, and its unique effect on the value of Kc.
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Investigate how temperature changes affect the position of equilibrium for exothermic and endothermic reactions, and its unique effect on the value of Kc.
Key Questions
- Explain why temperature is the only factor that changes the value of the equilibrium constant.
- Analyse how an increase in temperature affects an exothermic equilibrium.
- Compare the effect of a catalyst on the rate of reaction versus the position of equilibrium.
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