1.For the reaction, NiO (s) +CO (g) Ni (s) +CO 2(g) The K p for the reaction falls from 4540 at 936 K to 1580 at 1125 K. i. Is the reaction

1.    For the reaction,

NiO(s)  +  CO(g)     «   Ni(s)   +   CO2(g)

The Kp for the reaction falls from 4540 at 936 K to 1580 at 1125 K.

i.     Is the reaction Exothermic or Endothermic ? Explain.

ii.   Predict the effect of each of the following on the equilibrium yield of Ni(s) (you should be able to explain why it is so )

a.    increasing the total pressure by compression( decreasing the volume of container)

b.    Increasing the total pressure by adding an inert gas.

c.    Increasing the temperature.

d.    Increasing the partial pressure of CO(g)

e.    Increasing the partial pressure of CO2(g)

f.     removing some NiO(s)