Answer to Question #212218 in General Chemistry for David

Question

Sulfuryl chloride is an inorganic compound with the formula SO2Cl2. It is a colourless liquid with a pungent odour. A quantity of 5.75 g of SO2Cl2 was placed in a 3.00 L flask. At 375 °C, there is 0.035 mole of Cl2 present. SO2Cl2(g) SO2(g) + Cl2(g)

a) Calculate Kc for the reaction. [10 marks]

b) What is the value of Kp? [4 marks]

c) Predict the directions of the shift in equilibrium when

i. Some Cl2 gas is removed from the mixture

ii. More SO2 gas is added to the reaction mixture

iii. The pressure on the gases is increased [6 marks]

Answer 1

C) I) it will shift towards left

ii) It will shift towards right

iii) It will shift towards right