Equilibrium
Monday, November 10, 2008
If we increase the temperature of this system, the equilibrium will shift to the left and the reverse reaction will be favoured. This shift will counteract the gain of heat by favouring the endothermic reaction, which absorbs heat.
If we cool the other system down, the equilibrium will shift to the right and the forward reaction will be favoured. The shift will counteract the loss of heat by favouring the exothermic reaction which releases heat.
Which one is the better option?
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