For a reaction taking place in a container in equilibrium with its surroundings,...
For a reaction taking place in a container in equilibrium with its surroundings, the effect of temperature on its equilibrium constant K in terms of change in entropy is described by:
Solution:
ΔSsurrounding=-qprocessTsurrounding
If ΔH>0, on increasing temperature, Kequilibrium also increase, so ΔSsurrounding<0 (Surrounding is unfavourable).
If ΔH<0, on increasing temperature Kequilibrium, decreases, so ΔSsurrounding>0 (Surrounding is favourable).
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