Consider the following reaction at equilibrium: 2SO2(g) + O2 (g) <==> 2SO3(g) Determine if the following changes will increase, decrease or not affect the partial pressure of SO2. a. Decreasing the amount of oxygen in the system b. Decreasing the volume of the system c. Decreasing the temperature of the system d. Decreasing the pressure of the system e. Adding a catalyst to the reaction system

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Consider the following reaction at equilibrium:
2SO2(g) + O2 (g) <==> 2SO3(g)
Determine if the following changes will increase, decrease or not affect the partial pressure of SO2.
a. Decreasing the amount of oxygen in the system
b. Decreasing the volume of the system
c. Decreasing the temperature of the system
d. Decreasing the pressure of the system
e. Adding a catalyst to the reaction system

 

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