An equilibrium is established for the exothermic reaction Br2(g) + 5 F2(g) =2 BRF5(g). How would each of the following changes affect the partial pressure of fluorine at equilibrium? Decreasing the volume of the container. A) The partial pressure increases. B) The partial pressure decreases. C) The partial pressure does not change.

An equilibrium is established for the exothermic reaction Br2(g) + 5 F2(g) =2 BRF5(g). How would each of the following changes affect the partial pressure of fluorine at equilibrium? Decreasing the volume of the container. A) The partial pressure increases. B) The partial pressure decreases. C) The partial pressure does not change.

Chemistry

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Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

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