1. Consider the following equilibrium for which AH < 0 25O2(g) + O2(g) =2SO3(g) How will each of the following changes affect an equilibrium mixture of the three gases. (a) 02 (g) is added to the system. (b) the reaction mixture is heated. (c) the volume of the reaction vessel is doubled (d) a catalyst is added to the mixture. (e) the total pressure of the system is increased by adding a noble gas. (f) SO3(g)is removed from the system?

1. Consider the following equilibrium for which AH < 0 25O2(g) + O2(g) =2SO3(g) How will each of the following changes affect an equilibrium mixture of the three gases. (a) 02 (g) is added to the system. (b) the reaction mixture is heated. (c) the volume of the reaction vessel is doubled (d) a catalyst is added to the mixture. (e) the total pressure of the system is increased by adding a noble gas. (f) SO3(g)is removed from the system?

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Chapter5: Introduction To Chemical Equilibrium

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Problem 5.19E: 5.19. Assume that a reaction exists such that equilibrium occurs when the partial pressures of the...

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