The formation of tetrafluoroethylene from its elements is highly exothermic:

(a) If a mixture of F2, graphite, and C2F4 is at equilibrium in a closed container, will the reaction go to the right or to the left if F2 is added?
(b) Rare bacteria from the planet Teflon eat C2F4 and make Teflon for their cell walls. Will the reaction go to the right or to the left if these bacteria are added?

(c) Will the reaction go right or left if solid graphite is added? (Neglect any effect of increased pressure due to the decreased volume in the vessel when solid is added.)
(d) Will the reaction go right or left if the container is crushed to one-eighth of its original volume?
(e) Does the equilibrium constant become larger or smaller if the container is heated?

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2F2(g) 2C(s) F2C CF2(g) Fluorine Graphite Tetrafluoroethylene CTeflon