Chemical Equilibrium

Covers equilibrium constants (Kp, Kc), Le Chatelier's principle, homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibrium, solubility equilibrium, and factors affecting chemical equilibrium

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT the characteristic of equilibrium?

  1. Dynamic in nature
  2. Non-spontaneous
  3. Reversible
  4. Thermodynamic compromise
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the relationship of equilibrium constant K and reaction quotient Q at equilibrium?

  1. K < Q
  2. K > Q
  3. K = Q
  4. None of these
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following expressions represents the equilibrium constant for the following redox reaction?

Cu2+(aq) + Zn(s) -------> Zn2+(aq) + Cu(s)

  1. [Zn2+][Cu]/[Cu2+][Zn]
  2. [Cu2+][Zn]/[Zn2+][Cu]
  3. [Cu2+]/[Zn2+]
  4. [Zn2+]/[Cu2+]
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

For which of the following reactions is Kp equal to Kc?

  1. H2(g) + I2(g) <------> 2HI(g)
  2. 2C(s) + O2(g) <------> 2CO(g)
  3. N2(g) + 3H2(g) <------> 2NH3(g)
  4. CaCO3(s) <------> CaO(s) + CO2(g)
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Consider a reaction I2(s) --------> I2 (in solution). How will the equilibrium shift on addition of more I2(s)?

  1. Equilibrium shifts in forward direction
  2. Equilibrium shifts in backward direction
  3. No change in equilibrium takes place.
  4. Equilibrium shift cannot be predicted
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

If K1, K2 be the equilibrium constants of two individual reactions and K3 is the equilibrium constant of a reaction obtained by addition of these two reactions, then correct relation between K1, K2 and K3 will be

  1. K3 = K1/K2
  2. K1 = K3/K2
  3. K1 = K2.K3
  4. K2 = K1.K3
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

For the reaction given below, identify the type of graph obtained between [Ba2+] and [SO42-].

BaSO4(s) <------> Ba2+(aq) + SO42-(aq)

  1. Straight line graph, ( y = mx + c ) type
  2. Rectangular Hyperbola
  3. Constant graph ( y = 0) type
  4. None of these
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

For the reaction N2(g) + 3H2(g) <--------> 2NH3(g), the correct relation between Kp and Kc will be

  1. Kp = Kc
  2. Kp = Kc (RT)
  3. Kp = Kc (RT)2
  4. Kp = Kc/(RT)2
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Consider a reaction for which enthalpy change (∆H0) is zero. The equilibrium constant will

  1. increase on increasing temperature
  2. decrease on increasing temperature
  3. first decrease then increase on increasing temperature
  4. be independent of temperature.
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

For the equilibrium established between butane and isobutane, if the volume of the container is halved, the equilibrium will

  1. shift in forward direction
  2. not change
  3. shift in backward direction
  4. shift randomly
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Enthalpy change(∆H0) for the reaction is given to be +181 kJmol-1 On increasing the temperature,

  1. more nitric oxide will be formed
  2. nitric oxide will dissociates to give nitrogen and oxygen.
  3. equilibrium will be maintained
  4. None of these
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is an example of homogenous equilibrium?

  1. Ca(OH)2(s) + H2O(aq) ⇌ Ca2+(aq) + 2OH- (aq)
  2. Ag2O(s) + 2HNO3(aq) ⇌ 2AgNO3(aq) + H2O(l)
  3. Fe3+(aq) + SCN-(aq) ⇌ Fe(SCN)2+(aq)
  4. Ni(s) + 4CO(g) ⇌ Ni(CO)4(g)
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Consider a solution saturated with Ag2SO4(s) at equilibrium
Ag2SO4(s) ⇌ 2Ag+(aq) + SO42-(aq)
On addition of NaCl(s), the amount of Ag2SO4 in equilibrium will

  1. increase
  2. decrease
  3. first decrease then increase
  4. remains constant.
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question has four choices out of which ONLY ONE is correct.

The effect of the change in external conditions on the chemical equilibrium is given by

  1. Le- Chatelier’s principle
  2. Hardy Shulze Rule
  3. Markovnikov's Rule
  4. Sequence Rule
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many peroxide linkages are present in S2O8-2?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 5