If an reaction is exothermic, does putting it in a cold environment make the reaction increase the product production or reactant production?
I think the products would be favored. I can only rationalize it by ruling out the opposite: knowing that if the environment was hot then heat would be added to the reaction and it would be drive the reaction towards the products.
But, can someone explain how the cold temperature would affect the products, or just rationalize the affirmative? Thanks
I think the products would be favored. I can only rationalize it by ruling out the opposite: knowing that if the environment was hot then heat would be added to the reaction and it would be drive the reaction towards the products.
But, can someone explain how the cold temperature would affect the products, or just rationalize the affirmative? Thanks