For the equilibrium reaction 2SO2(g) + O2(g) ⇌ 2SO3(g), what is the effect of decreasing the volume of the container? (2021)
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For the equilibrium reaction 2SO2(g) + O2(g) ⇌ 2SO3(g), what is the effect of decreasing the volume of the container? (2021)
Shift to the left
Shift to the right
No effect
Increase in 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 equilibrium reaction 2SO2(g) + O2(g) ⇌ 2SO3(g), what is the effect of decreasing the volume of the container? (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.
