For the reaction system C(s) + H₂O(g) H₂(g) + CO(g) which has already reached state of equilibrium, predict the effect that each of the following changes will have on the position of the equilibrium. Tell whether the equilibrium will shift to the right, will shift to the left, or will not be affected. a. The pressure of hydrogen is increased by injecting an additional mole of hydrogen gas into the reaction vessel. Oshifts left Oshifts right Ono effect b. Carbon monoxide gas is removed as it forms by use of a chemical absorbent, or "scrubber." Oshifts left Oshifts right O no effect c. An additional amount of solid carbon is added to the reaction vessel. Oshifts left Oshifts right Ono effect

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For the reaction system
C(s) + H₂O(g) ⇒ H₂(g) + CO(g)
which has already reached a state of equilibrium, predict the effect that each of the following changes will have on the position of the equilibrium. Tell whether the equilibrium will shift to the right, will shift to the left, or
will not be affected.
a. The pressure of hydrogen is increased by injecting an additional mole of hydrogen gas into the reaction vessel.
shifts left
shifts right
O no effect
b. Carbon monoxide gas is removed as it forms by use of a che ical absorbent, or "scrubber."
shifts left
shifts right
no effect
c. An additional amount of solid carbon is added to the reaction vessel.
shifts left
shifts right
no effect
Transcribed Image Text:For the reaction system C(s) + H₂O(g) ⇒ H₂(g) + CO(g) which has already reached a state of equilibrium, predict the effect that each of the following changes will have on the position of the equilibrium. Tell whether the equilibrium will shift to the right, will shift to the left, or will not be affected. a. The pressure of hydrogen is increased by injecting an additional mole of hydrogen gas into the reaction vessel. shifts left shifts right O no effect b. Carbon monoxide gas is removed as it forms by use of a che ical absorbent, or "scrubber." shifts left shifts right no effect c. An additional amount of solid carbon is added to the reaction vessel. shifts left shifts right no effect
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Le Chateliar's Principle:

The position of equilibrium shifts in a direction that nullifies the effect of applied change or stress.

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