Worksheet_Equilibrium
SECTION – A
1 1. We know that the relationship between K and K is c p [1]
K = K (RT)
p c
Δn
What would be the value of Δn for the reaction
NH Cl (s) ⇔ NH (g) + HCl (g)
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(i) 1
(ii) 0.5
(iii) 1.5
(iv) 2
2 1. For the reaction H (g) + I (g) ⇔ 2HI (g), the standard free
2 2 [1]
energy is ΔG > 0. The equilibrium constant (K ) would be
⊖
__________.
(i) K = 0(ii) K > 1
(iii) K = 1
(iv) K < 1
3 1. PCl , PCl and Cl are at equilibrium at 500K in a closed
5 3 2 [1]
container and their concentrations are 0.8 × 10 mol L , 1.2 × –3 –1
10 mol L and 1.2 × 10 mol L respectively. The value of
–3 –1 –3 –1
K for the reaction PCl (g) ⇔ PCl (g) + Cl (g) will be
c 5 3 2
(i) 1.8 × 10 mol L 3 –1
(ii) 1.8 × 10 –3
(iii) 1.8 × 10 L mol –3 –1
(iv) 0.55 × 10 4
4 1. Which of the following is not a general characteristic of [1]
equilibria involving physical processes?
(i) Equilibrium is possible only in a closed system at a given
temperature.
(ii) All measurable properties of the system remain constant.
(iii) All the physical processes stop at equilibrium.
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(iv) The opposing processes occur at the same rate and there
is dynamic but stable condition.
5 1. Acidity of BF can be explained on the basis of which of the
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following concepts?
(i) Arrhenius concept
(ii) Bronsted Lowry concept
(iii) Lewis concept
(iv) Bronsted Lowry as well as Lewis concept.
6 1. Assertion (A) : Increasing order of acidity of hydrogen halides [1]
is HF < HCl < HBr < HI
Reason (R) : While comparing acids formed by the elements
belonging to the same group of periodic table, H–A bond
strength is a more important factor in determining acidity of
an acid than the polar nature of the bond.
(i) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(ii) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation
of A.
(iii) A is true but R is false.
(iv) Both A and R are false.
7 1. Assertion (A) : A solution containing a mixture of acetic acid [1]
and sodium acetate maintains a constant value of pH on
addition of small amounts of acid or alkali.
Reason (R) : A solution containing a mixture of acetic acid
and sodium acetate acts as a buffer solution around pH 4.75.
(i) Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A.
(ii) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation
of A.
(iii) A is true but R is false.
(iv) Both A and R are false.
8 1. Assertion (A): For any chemical reaction at a particular [1]
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temperature, the equilibrium constant is fixed and is a
characteristic property.
Reason (R) : Equilibrium constant is independent of
temperature.
(i) Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A.
(ii) Both A and R are true but R is not correct explanation of
A.
(iii) A is true but R is false.
(iv) Both A and R are false.
9 1. How can you predict the following stages of a reaction by [3]
comparing the value of K and Q ?
c c
(i) Net reaction proceeds in the forward direction.
(ii) Net reaction proceeds in the backward direction.
(iii) No net reaction occurs.
101. On the basis of Le Chatelier principle explain how temperature and [2]
pressure can be adjusted to increase the yield of ammonia in the
following reaction.
N2(g) + 3H2(g) ⇔ 2NH3(g) Δ H = – 92.38 kJ mol–1
What will be the effect of addition of argon to the above reaction
mixture at constant volume?
11 A reaction between ammonia and boron trifluoride is given below: [2]
: NH3 + BF3→ H3N: BF3
Identify the acid and base in this reaction. Which theory explains it?
What is the hybridisation of B and N in the reactants?
12 The ionisation of hydrochloric in water is given below: [2]
HCl(aq) + H2O (l ) ⇌ H3O+(aq) + Cl–(aq)
Label two conjugate acid-base pairs in this ionisation.
13 The value of Kc for the reaction 2HI (g) ⇋ H2 (g) + I2 (g) is 1 × 10-4 [3]
At a given time, the composition of the reaction mixture is
[HI] =2 × 10-5 mol, [H2] =1 × 10-5 mol and [I2] =1 × 10-5 mol. In which
direction will the reaction proceed?
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