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Write equations and the expressions for Ke for these reversible reactions: (a) the reaction of hydrogen with chlorine to make hydrogen chloride.

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Here's how to determine if the reaction is exothermic or endothermic:

  1. Identify the given equilibrium constant (KcK_c) values and their corresponding temperatures.

    At T1=700 KT_1 = 700 \text{ K}, Kc=5.1K_c = 5.1.
    At T2=1100 KT_2 = 1100 \text{ K} (assuming 1100 °C1100 \text{ °C} in the question refers to 1100 K1100 \text{ K} for consistency with the first temperature unit, or 1373 K1373 \text{ K} if it's 1100 °C1100 \text{ °C}. The conclusion remains the same as temperature increases in both cases), Kc=1.0K_c = 1.0.

  2. Observe the trend of KcK_c as temperature changes.

    As the temperature increases from 700 K700 \text{ K} to 1100 K1100 \text{ K}, the value of KcK_c decreases from 5.1 to 1.0.

  3. Apply Le Chatelier's principle.

    For an exothermic reaction, increasing the temperature shifts the equilibrium to the left (towards reactants) to absorb the added heat. This results in a decrease in the concentration of products and an increase in the concentration of reactants, thus decreasing the value of KcK_c.
    For an endothermic reaction, increasing the temperature shifts the equilibrium to the right (towards products) to absorb the added heat. This results in an increase in the concentration of products and a decrease in the concentration of reactants, thus increasing the value of KcK_c.

  4. Conclude whether the reaction is exothermic or endothermic.

    Since an increase in temperature leads to a decrease in KcK_c, the reaction is exothermic.

    The reaction is exothermic.
    Reason: As the temperature increases from 700 K700 \text{ K} to 1100 K1100 \text{ K}, the equilibrium constant KcK_c decreases from 5.1 to 1.0. This indicates that increasing the temperature shifts the equilibrium to the left (towards reactants), which is characteristic of an exothermic reaction according to Le Chatelier's principle.

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