The picture below represents the reaction MQ, (g) = M(g) + 2 Q (g) at equilibrium. 1 mole M
i mole Q
1 mole MQ
a. If the reaction vessel is a 1.0 L container, calculate the equilibrium constant, K.
At the right, a potential energy diagram
is shown for the equilibrium reaction
MQ. (g) = M(g) + 2 Q (9).
Potential Energy
b. Describe how the contents of the container shown above will change if the container is cooled
down.