Consider the following reaction at equilibrium.What effect will adding a catalyst have on the system?
CO₂(g) + 2 H₂O(l) ⇌ CH₄(g) + 2 O₂(g) ΔH° = +890 kJ

Question

Consider the following reaction at equilibrium.What effect will adding a catalyst have on the system? CO₂(g)+ 2 H₂O(l)⇌ CH₄(g)+ 2 O₂(g)ΔH° = +890 kJ

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Catalysts do not affect the equilibrium constant or the position of equilibrium. They only increase the rate at which the reaction reaches equilibrium. Therefore, adding a catalyst will have no effect on the system in this case.

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