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Consider a chemical reaction in which two reactants, A and B, combine to form a product, C. The reaction is exothermic, releasing a large amount of heat. If the reaction is carried out in a closed container at constant temperature and pressure, how will the equilibrium position be affected if the following changes are made: a) The concentration of reactant A is increased. b) The temperature is increased. c) The volume of the container is decreased. Explain your reasoning for each case and predict the direction of the shift in equilibrium, either towards the reactants or towards the products.

Consider a chemical reaction in which two reactants, A and B, combine to form a product, C. The reaction is exothermic, releasing a large amount of heat. If the reaction is carried out in a closed container at constant temperature and pressure, how will the equilibrium position be affected if the following changes are made: a) The concentration of reactant A is increased. b) The temperature is increased. c) The volume of the container is decreased. Explain your reasoning for each case and predict the direction of the shift in equilibrium, either towards the reactants or towards the products.

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Consider a chemical reaction in which two reactants, A and B, combine to form a product, C. The reaction is exothermic, releasing a large amount of heat. If the reaction is carried out in a closed container at constant temperature and pressure, how will the equilibrium position be affected if the following changes are made:

a) The concentration of reactant A is increased.
b) The temperature is increased.
c) The volume of the container is decreased.

Explain your reasoning for each case and predict the direction of the shift in equilibrium, either towards the reactants or towards the products.   

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