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Chemistry

How Temperature Affects Equilibrium Constants in Endothermic Systems

Quick fact

For an endothermic reaction, increasing temperature can increase the equilibrium constant by orders of magnitude—sometimes enough to turn a nearly 'no reaction' situation into a productive one.

Why this is interesting

Imagine a tug-of-war between two teams. If you suddenly give one team extra strength, the rope moves. But what if you add heat to a chemical reaction? Which team wins?