Reaction BaO2(s) BaO(s) + O2(g); H = +ve. In equilibrium condition, pressure of O2 depends on
- increase mass of BaO2
- increase mass of BaO
- increase temperature on equilibrium
- increase mass of BaO2 and BaO both
Answer
(3) increase temperature on equilibrium
Solution
For this heterogeneous equilibrium, the active masses of the pure solids are taken as constant (unity).
⇒ Kp = pO2
∴ At equilibrium, pO2 is fixed by Kp alone and does not depend on the amounts of BaO2 or BaO.
∵ Kp changes only with temperature, and the reaction is endothermic, increasing the temperature increases Kp and hence pO2.
Answer: (3)