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Chapter 22: Q22.30P (page 1018)

How is Le Châtelier's principle involved in the production of elemental potassium?

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The potassium formed as the product is removed. According to Le Chatelier's principle, as the gaseous metal leaves the cell, the system shifts towards forming more K.

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Le Chatelier's principle

Suppose a system in equilibrium is disturbed by changes in concentration, temperature, volume, or pressure; then, according to Le Chatlier's principle, the equilibrium will shift in such a direction that it nullifies the change.

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Explanation

The molten sodium reduces the molten potassium salt. Sodium is not a good reducing agent for the most active potassium. However, potassium is reduced above its boiling point, resulting in gaseous potassium.

Na(l)+K+(l)⇌Na(l)++K(g)

Potassium is removed as it is produced. Le Chatelier's principle states that the system shifts towards forming more K as the gaseous metal leaves the cell.

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