For the reaction 2SO2(g) + O2(g) ⇌ 2SO3(g), what happens if the volume of the container is decreased? (2021)
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For the reaction 2SO2(g) + O2(g) ⇌ 2SO3(g), what happens if the volume of the container is decreased? (2021)
Equilibrium shifts to the left
Equilibrium shifts to the right
No change
Depends on temperature
Decreasing the volume increases the pressure, and according to Le Chatelier's principle, the equilibrium will shift towards the side with fewer moles of gas, which is the right side in this case.
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Q: For the reaction 2SO2(g) + O2(g) ⇌ 2SO3(g), what happens if the volume of the container is decreased? (2021)
Solution: Decreasing the volume increases the pressure, and according to Le Chatelier's principle, the equilibrium will shift towards the side with fewer moles of gas, which is the right side in this case.
