An increase in temperature affects the rate constants of both the forward and reverse reactions, contingent upon the enthalpy change (\Delta H) of the system. For exothermic reactions, the forward rate constant typically decreases with rising temperature, while the reverse rate constant increases. Conversely, for endothermic reactions, the forward rate constant increases and the reverse rate constant decreases. Specifying temperature is crucial when providing a value for the equilibrium constant (Ke) as it directly influences the reaction dynamics and equilibrium position.
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Going further upon what Ouabache has said, the answer to the first question depends on what the [itex]\Delta H[/itex] of the system is. It is not possible to say that this will happen to the forward reaction because you do not know if it is exothermic or endothermic.BH20 said: