6.3.5

Factors Affecting Equilibria - Temperature

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Temperature and the Position of Equilibrium

Changing the temperature for a reaction at equilibrium takes the system out of equilibrium. The system will react to try and restore the equilibrium.

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Decrease temperature

  • The position of equilibrium will shift in the exothermic direction.
    • The amount of products generated by the exothermic reaction will increase.
    • The amount of products generated by the endothermic reaction will decrease.
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Increase temperature

  • The position of equilibrium will shift in the endothermic direction.
    • The amount of products generated by the endothermic reaction will increase.
    • The amount of products generated by the exothermic reaction will decrease.

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