Will adding Ar(g) shift the equilibrium in 2NOCl(g) <--> 2NO(g) + Cl2(g)?

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Adding Ar(g) to the equilibrium reaction 2NOCl(g) <--> 2NO(g) + Cl2(g) will not shift the equilibrium if the volume is constant, as the addition of an inert gas does not affect the concentrations of the reactants or products. However, if the pressure is held constant, the addition of Ar(g) could lead to a shift in equilibrium due to changes in partial pressures. The discussion emphasizes that the inert nature of Argon means it does not participate in the reaction. The conclusion is that the effect of adding Argon depends on the specific conditions of pressure and volume. Overall, the impact of adding Ar(g) hinges on whether the system is at constant volume or constant pressure.
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Homework Statement




For the equalibrium: 2NOCl(g)<-->2NO(g)+Cl2(g), delta G=+77.1kJ
Determine in which direction the equilibrium will shift by the following changes.

A) Ar(g) is added to the reaction

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My first thought is that this will not alter the equilibrium as no change has been made to the individual parts of the chemical equation. I hope someone could point me in the right direction, if i am wrong or confirm that this is the right conclusion.

Thank you,
 
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Are there any other conditions given? Ie constant pressure/volume. Because Argon is an inert gas, and in one of the two conditions, nothing changes. The other one does.

Constant volume, nothing changes. Constant pressure, things will change.
 
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