Another Explanation (5):
Explanation of Equilibrium Shift
Explanation of the Effect of Temperature Increase on the Equilibrium
Given the reaction:
\( NH_4Cl(s) \leftrightarrow NH_4^+(aq) + Cl^-(aq) \)
with an enthalpy change \( \Delta H = +3.5 \) Kcal/mol, indicating that the reaction is endothermic.
Effect of Increasing Temperature:
- According to Le Châtelier's principle, if the temperature of an endothermic reaction is increased, the equilibrium will shift to favor the formation of products to absorb the excess heat.
- Since \(\Delta H\) is positive, increasing temperature supplies more heat, thus shifting the equilibrium to the right (products side).
- This shift results in more \(\mathrm{NH_4^+}\) and \(\mathrm{Cl^-}\) ions in solution.
Conclusion:
Therefore, increasing the temperature to 35°C will shift the equilibrium towards the right, favoring the dissociation of \(\mathrm{NH_4Cl}\).