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5. The reaction of solid calcium oxide with solid ammonium chloride is endothermic: CaO ( s ) + 2 NH 4 Cl ( s )

5.  The reaction of solid calcium oxide with solid ammonium chloride is endothermic: 

CaO (s) + 2 NH4Cl (s) ⇌ 2 NH3 (g) + H2O (g) + CaCl2 (s)

a) Do you expect ΔS°rxn to be positive or negative for this reaction? Explain your answer in 1-2 sentences.

b) Do you expect this reaction to be always spontaneous, never spontaneous, spontaneous only at high temperatures, or spontaneous only at low temperatures? Explain your answer in 1-2 sentences.

c) This reaction is carried out in a syringe and allowed to reach equilibrium. If the pressure inside the syringe is increased by decreasing the volume, which direction will the equilibrium shift? Explain your answer in 1-2 sentences. 

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