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A-LevelChemistryEquilibria9701/12 · May/June 2016 · Q331 Mark

In this question, all gases can be assumed to behave ideally. A chemist heats a mixture of nitrogen and oxygen gases in a sealed container at a constant temperature until the mixture reaches a dynamic equilibrium containing N₂(g), O₂(g) and NO(g). N₂(g) + O₂(g) ⇌ 2NO(g) The chemist repeats the experiment at the same temperature using the same initial amounts of N₂(g) and O₂(g), but at a much higher pressure. Which statements about the second experiment at higher pressure are correct? 1 At higher pressure, there are more particles per unit volume. 2 The composition of the equilibrium mixture does not change. 3 There are more collisions per second so equilibrium is reached faster.

A1, 2 and 3 are correct
B1 and 2 only are correct
C2 and 3 only are correct
D1 only is correct

✓ Correct answer

A: 1, 2 and 3 are correct

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Equilibria, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, May/June 2016 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 33.

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