Consider the equilibrium reaction shown below: 3 NO2 (g)   +   H2O (l)   ⇋⇋   2 HNO3 (aq)   +   NO (g) If the total pressure on the system is increased (by compressing the volume), how will the concentration of the NO (g) be affected?   Select one: a. The concentration of NO will increase. b. The concentration of NO will decrease. c. There will be no change in the concentration of NO.

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Consider the equilibrium reaction shown below:

3 NO2 (g)   +   H2O (l)   ⇋⇋   2 HNO3 (aq)   +   NO (g)

If the total pressure on the system is increased (by compressing the volume), how will the concentration of the NO (g) be affected?

 

Select one:
a. The concentration of NO will increase.
b. The concentration of NO will decrease.
c. There will be no change in the concentration of NO.
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