For a reaction, ; . At equilibrium condition, the pressure of depends on the:
Increased mass of
Increased mass of
Increased temperature on equilibrium.
Increased mass of and both.
The given reaction is a heterogeneous equilibrium: For heterogeneous equilibria involving pure solids, their active masses are taken as unity. Thus, the equilibrium constant in terms of partial pressure () is given by: This shows that the equilibrium pressure of depends only on the value of , and is independent of the masses of the solid reactants and products ( and ). The value of the equilibrium constant () changes only with a change in temperature . Since the reaction is endothermic (), an increase in temperature will increase the value of , which in turn increases the pressure of .
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