Question

Given the equilibrium reaction, H₂O_(g) + CH_4(g) ⇌ CO_(g) + 3H_2(g)

Using Le Chatelier’s principle, predict how concentration of CO will change when the equilibrium is disturbed by

i. adding CH₄

ii. adding H₂ 

iii. removing H₂O 

iv. removing H₂

Answer 1

i. Adding CH₄ : Adding CH₄ will favour the forward reaction and the yield of CO and H₂ will increase

ii. Adding H₂ : Adding H₂ will favour the reverse reaction and the yield of CO and H₂ will decrease.

iii. Removing H₂O: Removing H₂O will favour the reverse reaction and the yield of CO and H₂ will decrease.

iv. Removing H₂ : Removing H₂ will favour the forward reaction and the yield of CO and H₂ will increase.