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? I know the answers, but I don't understand why they're the answers.  - Decreasing volume means partial pressure goes down - Adding Br2 means partial pressure goes down - An increase in temperature means partial pressure goes up.  (Because of an increase in molecular activity?)

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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?

I know the answers, but I don't understand why they're the answers. 

- Decreasing volume means partial pressure goes down

- Adding Br2 means partial pressure goes down

- An increase in temperature means partial pressure goes up. 

(Because of an increase in molecular activity?)

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