a) State one feature of a reaction that is in dynamic equilibrium.

Here are the answers to the questions: a) State one feature of a reaction that is in dynamic equilibrium. In dynamic equilibrium, the rate of the forward reaction is equal to the rate of the reverse reaction. Alternatively, the concentrations of reactants and products remain constant. b) (i) How would a decrease in temperature at constant pressure affect the amount of methanol in the equilibrium mixture? Explain your answer. The amount of methanol would increase. The forward reaction ( H = -91 kJ/mol) is exothermic. According to Le Chatelier's Principle, a decrease in temperature shifts the equilibrium in the direction that produces heat, which is the forward reaction. b) (ii) How would an increase in pressure at constant temperature affect the amount of methanol in the equilibrium mixture? Explain your answer. The amount of methanol would increase. The reactant side has 1 (CO) + 2 (H_2) = 3 moles of gas, while the product side has 1 (CH_3OH) = 1 mole of gas. According to Le Chatelier's Principle, an increase in pressure shifts the equilibrium to the side with fewer moles of gas, which is the product side. c) (i) Write a chemical equation for the conversion of methanol into methanal. 2CH_3OH(g) + O_2(g) Fe_2O_3 catalyst 2H_2CO(g) + 2H_2O(g) c) (ii) What is meant by the term catalyst? A catalyst is a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being chemically changed or consumed. c) (iii) Explain how a catalyst works. A catalyst works by providing an alternative reaction pathway with a lower activation energy. This allows a greater proportion of reactant molecules to have sufficient energy to react, thus speeding up the reaction.