Fe3+(aq, yello) + SCN-(colerless) ≈[FeSCN]2+(aq,red) A sttudent studying this equilibrium begins with an equilibrium mixture that is light pink. 1. what change will the student observe when a solution containing Fe3+ion is added to this mixture? 2.Briefly explain how your answer to (1.) is consistent with Le Chateliers principle.
Fe3+(aq. yellow) + SCN- (aq, colorless) <-----> [FeSCN]2+ (aq,red)
When a solution containing Fe3+ ion is added to the mixture it will react with SCN- to form [FeSCN]2+, which is red in color.
According to Le Chatelier, the position of equilibrium will move in such a way as to counteract the change. That means that the position of equilibrium will move so that the concentration of Fe3+ ion decreases again - by reacting it with SCN- and turning it into [FeSCN]2+. The position of equilibrium moves to the right.
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