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Given the equilibrium system NH(4)Cl(s) ...

Given the equilibrium system `NH_(4)Cl(s) rarr NH^(+) (aq) + Cl^(-)(aq)`
What change will shift the equilibrium to the right?(`DeltaH = +3.5 kcal//mol`)

A

Decreasing the temperature

B

Increasing the temperature

C

Dissolving NaCl crystals in the equilibrium mixture

D

Dissolving `NH_(4)NO_(3)` crystals in the equilibrium mixture

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To determine what change will shift the equilibrium of the reaction \( NH_4Cl(s) \rightleftharpoons NH_4^+(aq) + Cl^-(aq) \) to the right, we need to analyze the factors that affect the equilibrium position based on Le Chatelier's principle and the given enthalpy change (\( \Delta H = +3.5 \, \text{kcal/mol} \)). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Nature of the Reaction**: - The reaction involves the dissolution of solid ammonium chloride (\( NH_4Cl \)) into its ions (\( NH_4^+ \) and \( Cl^- \)). - Since \( \Delta H \) is positive, this reaction is endothermic, meaning it absorbs heat. 2. **Effect of Temperature**: - According to Le Chatelier's principle, if we increase the temperature of an endothermic reaction, the equilibrium will shift to the right to absorb the added heat. - Therefore, increasing the temperature will favor the formation of products (\( NH_4^+ \) and \( Cl^- \)). 3. **Effect of Concentration**: - Adding more of a reactant or removing a product will shift the equilibrium to the right. - However, in this case, since \( NH_4Cl \) is a solid, its concentration does not affect the equilibrium position. 4. **Effect of Adding Ions**: - If we add a salt like \( NaCl \) to the solution, it dissociates into \( Na^+ \) and \( Cl^- \). This increases the concentration of \( Cl^- \) in the solution. - According to the reaction quotient \( Q \), if the concentration of products increases, the equilibrium will shift to the left to counteract this change. Therefore, adding \( NaCl \) will not shift the equilibrium to the right. 5. **Conclusion**: - The only change that will shift the equilibrium to the right is increasing the temperature. ### Final Answer: To shift the equilibrium to the right, **increase the temperature**. ---

To determine what change will shift the equilibrium of the reaction \( NH_4Cl(s) \rightleftharpoons NH_4^+(aq) + Cl^-(aq) \) to the right, we need to analyze the factors that affect the equilibrium position based on Le Chatelier's principle and the given enthalpy change (\( \Delta H = +3.5 \, \text{kcal/mol} \)). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Nature of the Reaction**: - The reaction involves the dissolution of solid ammonium chloride (\( NH_4Cl \)) into its ions (\( NH_4^+ \) and \( Cl^- \)). - Since \( \Delta H \) is positive, this reaction is endothermic, meaning it absorbs heat. ...
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