Question
HLPaper 3
EDTA chelates with Ni2+ (aq).
2+ (aq) + EDTA4− (aq) ⇌ 2− (aq) + 6H2O (l)
1.[2]
Explain how entropy affects this equilibrium.
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Solution
entropy increases «and the reaction proceeds to the right»
more species / free molecules are formed
OR
more ways of distributing energy
2.[1]
State the number of coordinate covalent bonds EDTA forms with Ni2+.
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Solution
six