For the reaction 2SO2(g) + O2(g) ⇌ 2SO3(g), what will happen if the volume of the container is increased? (2020) 2020
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For the reaction 2SO2(g) + O2(g) ⇌ 2SO3(g), what will happen if the volume of the container is increased? (2020) 2020
Equilibrium shifts to the right
Equilibrium shifts to the left
No change in equilibrium
Reaction stops
Increasing the volume decreases the pressure, and according to Le Chatelier's principle, the equilibrium will shift to the side with more moles of gas, which is the left side in this case.
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Q: For the reaction 2SO2(g) + O2(g) ⇌ 2SO3(g), what will happen if the volume of the container is increased? (2020) 2020
Solution: Increasing the volume decreases the pressure, and according to Le Chatelier's principle, the equilibrium will shift to the side with more moles of gas, which is the left side in this case.
