1. Reactions that occur in the gaseous state are affected by changing the volume of the container. Which choice best describes what will happen to the reaction if the volume of the container is decreased? The reaction will shift right. The reaction will shift left. The reaction will not change. The reaction will speed up.

1. Reactions that occur in the gaseous state are affected by changing the volume of the container. Which choice best describes what will happen to the reaction if the volume of the container is decreased? The reaction will shift right. The reaction will shift left. The reaction will not change. The reaction will speed up.

Chemistry

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Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: Define and explain the differences between the following terms. a. law and theory b. theory and...

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