Consider this reaction: 2SO2 (g) + O2 (g) 2SO3 (g) + heat. What will happen if more sulfur trioxide gas is added to the reaction mixture?

A-The equilibrium will shift toward the products.

B-The equilibrium will shift toward the reactants.

C-Keq will increase.

D-Keq will decrease.

E-There will be no shift in equilibrium.

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Nathan Crawford

Chemistry

6 January, 03:01

Consider this reaction: 2SO2 (g) + O2 (g) 2SO3 (g) + heat. What will happen if more sulfur trioxide gas is added to the reaction mixture?

A-The equilibrium will shift toward the products.

B-The equilibrium will shift toward the reactants.

C-Keq will increase.

D-Keq will decrease.

E-There will be no shift in equilibrium.

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Shane Chang · Answer 1

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option B. When more sulfur trioxide gas is added to the reaction mixture, then the equilibrium will shift toward the reactants. Hope this answers the question. Have a nice day. Feel free to ask more questions.