The formation of tetrafluoroethylene from its elements is highlyexothermic:
2F2(g) + 2C(s) ↔ F2C=CF2(g)
(a) If a mixture of F2, graphite, and C2F4 is at equilibrium ina closed container, will the reaction go to the right or to theleft in F2 is added?
(b) Rare bacteria from the planet Teflon eats C2F4 and makeTeflon for their cell walls. Will the reaction go to the right orto the left if these bacteria are added?
(c) Will the reaction go right or left if solid graphite isadded? (Neglect any effect of increased pressure due to thedecreased volume in the vessel when solid is added.)
(d) Will the reaction go right or left if the container iscrushed to one-eight of its original volume?
(e) Does the equilibrium constant become larger or smaller ifthe container is heated?
