A. State Le Chatelier's Principle

question 21

Essay

a. State Le Chatelier's principle
b. The following reaction is at equilibrium in a closed container:
2Fe(OH)₃(s) Fe₂O₃(s) + 3H₂O(g) H°_rxn > 0
What effects, if any, will the following actions have on the position of equilibrium? In each case, state the direction of any shift in equilibrium, and give your reasons in one sentence.
(i) adding more Fe(OH)₃
(ii) raising the temperature
(iii) adding a catalyst

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