Ideal Gases position

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How do changes in pressure, temperature, and volume affect the equilibrium position of ideal gases?

[Annaleese Ramos 1E]

changes in pressure, temperature, and volume affect the equilibrium position of ideal gases because of Le Chatelier's principle. When pressure increases the equilibrium will shift towards the side with fewer moles, vice versa for decrease. When temperature changes, the equilibrium will shift depending if it is endo or exo. For exo, heat is release therefore temperature will shift the equilibrium towards the reactants to absorb. For volume, if it decreases the equilibrium will shift towards the side with few moles to relieve pressure and vice versa.

[Mary Koutures 2I]

It is also helpful to note that the equilibrium constant, K, only changes when temperature is increased or decreased for a reaction. All other factors do not affect K.