Dinitrogen tetroxide: dissociation equilibrium (N₂O₄ ⇌ 2 NO₂ is endothermic dissociation; brown colour intensifies on heating (more NO₂).)

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N₂O₄ ⇌ 2 NO₂ is endothermic dissociation; brown colour intensifies on heating (more NO₂).

What each symbol means

SymbolWhat it stands for
KpPressure equilibrium constant

When to use this

Forward reaction consumes bond; Le Chatelier: heat shifts to NO₂ side.