1.2 2(1) In the contact process: 2SO₂(g) + O₂(g) = 2SO3(g) AH = -197 kJ mol-¹ Predict the position of equilibrium when: (a) both the temperature and pressure are decreased (b) the temperature is increased and the pressure is decreased (ii) Explain the reasoning for using compromise temperature and pressure in industrial processes

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2(1) In the contact process: 2SO₂(g) + O₂(g)=2SO3(g)
AH = -197 kJ mol-¹
Predict the position of equilibrium when:
(a) both the temperature and pressure are decreased
(b) the temperature is increased and the pressure is decreased
(ii) Explain the reasoning for using compromise temperature and pressure in industrial processes
Transcribed Image Text:1.2 2(1) In the contact process: 2SO₂(g) + O₂(g)=2SO3(g) AH = -197 kJ mol-¹ Predict the position of equilibrium when: (a) both the temperature and pressure are decreased (b) the temperature is increased and the pressure is decreased (ii) Explain the reasoning for using compromise temperature and pressure in industrial processes
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