(a)
Interpretation:
The direction of the equilibrium on increasing concentration of calcium is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
Equilibrium is the state where the concentration of the reactant is equal to the concentration of the product. According to Le Chatelier’s Principle, it states that the equilibrium shifts in such a way or a direction that it can reduce the effect of change.
Answer to Problem 39E
On increasing the concentration of calcium, equilibrium shifts to the left.
Explanation of Solution
The given reaction is shown below.
On increasing the concentration of calcium, the equilibrium shifts to the left. As according to Le Chatelier’s principle, the equilibrium alters its direction in order to counteract the change. Therefore, on increasing the concentration of calcium, the equilibrium shifts to the left to decrease the concentration of calcium.
The effect of increasing concentration of calcium has been stated above.
(b)
Interpretation:
The direction of the equilibrium on increasing concentration of phosphate ion is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
Equilibrium is the state where the concentration of the reactant is equal to the concentration of the product. According to Le Chatelier’s Principle, it states that the equilibrium shifts in such a way or a direction that it can reduce the effect of change.
Answer to Problem 39E
The equilibrium shifts to the left on increasing concentration of phosphate ion.
Explanation of Solution
The given reaction is shown below.
On increasing the concentration of phosphate, the equilibrium shifts to the left. As according to Le Chatelier’s principle, the equilibrium alters its direction in order to counteract the change. Therefore, on increasing the concentration of phosphate, the equilibrium shifts to the left to decrease the concentration of phosphate.
The effect of increasing concentration of phosphate has been stated above.
(c)
Interpretation:
The direction of the equilibrium on decreasing concentration of calcium is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
Equilibrium is the state where the concentration of the reactant is equal to the concentration of the product. According to Le Chatelier’s Principle, it states that the equilibrium shifts in such a way or a direction that it can reduce the effect of change.
Answer to Problem 39E
On decreasing the concentration of calcium the equilibrium shifts to the right.
Explanation of Solution
The given reaction is shown below.
On decreasing the concentration of calcium, the equilibrium shifts to the right. As according to Le Chatelier’s principle, the equilibrium alters its direction in order to counteract the change. Therefore, on decreasing the concentration of calcium, the equilibrium shifts to the right to increase the concentration of calcium.
The effect of decreasing concentration of calcium has been stated above.
(d)
Interpretation:
The direction of the equilibrium on decreasing concentration of phosphate is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
Equilibrium is the state where the concentration of the reactant is equal to the concentration of the product. According to Le Chatelier’s Principle, it states that the equilibrium shifts in such a way or a direction that it can reduce the effect of change.
Answer to Problem 39E
On decreasing the concentration of phosphate, equilibrium shifts to the right
Explanation of Solution
The given reaction is shown below.
On decreasing the concentration of phosphate, the equilibrium shifts to the right. As according to Le Chatelier’s principle, the equilibrium alters its direction in order to counteract the change. Therefore, on decreasing the concentration of phosphate, the equilibrium shifts to the right to increase the concentration of phosphate.
The effect of decreasing concentration of phosphate has been stated above.
(e)
Interpretation:
The direction of the equilibrium on adding solid
Concept introduction:
Equilibrium is the state where the concentration of the reactant is equal to the concentration of the product. According to Le Chatelier’s Principle, it states that the equilibrium shifts in such a way or a direction that it can reduce the effect of change.
Answer to Problem 39E
On adding solid
Explanation of Solution
The given reaction is shown below.
On adding solid
The effect of adding solid
(f)
Interpretation:
The direction of the equilibrium on adding solid
Concept introduction:
Equilibrium is the state where the concentration of the reactant is equal to the concentration of the product. According to Le Chatelier’s Principle, it states that the equilibrium shifts in such a way or a direction that it can reduce the effect of change.
Answer to Problem 39E
On adding solid
Explanation of Solution
The given reaction is shown below.
On adding solid
The effect of adding solid
(g)
Interpretation:
The direction of the equilibrium on adding solid
Concept introduction:
Equilibrium is the state where the concentration of the reactant is equal to the concentration of the product. According to Le Chatelier’s Principle, it states that the equilibrium shifts in such a way or a direction that it can reduce the effect of change.
Answer to Problem 39E
Solid
Explanation of Solution
The given reaction is shown below.
On adding solid
The effect of adding solid
(h)
Interpretation:
The direction of the equilibrium on decreasing
Concept introduction:
Equilibrium is the state where the concentration of the reactant is equal to the concentration of the product. According to Le Chatelier’s Principle, it states that the equilibrium shifts in such a way or a direction that it can reduce the effect of change.
Answer to Problem 39E
On decreasing
Explanation of Solution
The given reaction is shown below.
On decreasing
The effect of decreasing
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