Question

Nickel metal can be prepared by the reduction of nickel oxide:
NiO(s) + CO(g) CO2(g) + Ni(s)
At 936 K, Kp = 4.54 103 and at 1125 K, Kp = 1.58 103. Which statement is true?
A) The activation energy decreases with increasing temperature.
B) The activation energy increases with increasing temperature.
C) The reaction is endothermic.
D) The reaction is exothermic.

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