Chemistry - GCSE AQA - Combined Science - Higher: The forward reaction is exothermic. If the temperature is increased, what happens to the yield of CO (g) + H₂ (g) and the equilibrium?

CH₄ (g) + H₂ (g) ⇌ CO (g) + H₂ (g)

Question

The forward reaction is exothermic. If the temperature is increased, what happens to the yield of CO (g) + H₂ (g) and the equilibrium?

CH₄ (g) + H₂ (g)  ⇌ CO (g) + H₂ (g)

yxng.edxn · Accepted Answer

The equilibrium shifts to the left, decreasing the yield since it favours the reverse reaction.

The forward reaction is exothermic. If the temperature is increased, what happens to the yield of CO (g) + H₂ (g) and the equilibrium? CH₄ (g) + H₂ (g) ⇌ CO (g) + H₂ (g)