Imagine that the reaction 2 CO (g) + O2 (g) - -> 2 CO2 (g) occurs in a container that has a piston that moves to maintain a constant pressure when the reaction occurs at constant temperature. Which of the following statements describes how the volume if the container changes due to the reaction

a.) volume increases by 50%

b.) volume increases by 33%

c.) volume remains constant

d.) volume decreases by 33%

e.) volume decreases by 50%

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Justus Velez

Chemistry

13 December, 19:45

Imagine that the reaction 2 CO (g) + O2 (g) - -> 2 CO2 (g) occurs in a container that has a piston that moves to maintain a constant pressure when the reaction occurs at constant temperature. Which of the following statements describes how the volume if the container changes due to the reaction

a.) volume increases by 50%

b.) volume increases by 33%

c.) volume remains constant

d.) volume decreases by 33%

e.) volume decreases by 50%

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Milton Woods · Answer 1

D

Explanation:

There are three volumes on the left and two volumes on the right. There is a 33% decrease in volume. [ (3-2) / 3]*100%. There are three volumes on the left and two volumes on the right