For the reaction 2SO2(g) + O2(g) ⇌ 2SO3(g), what happens to the equilibrium position if SO3 is removed from the system? (2023)
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For the reaction 2SO2(g) + O2(g) ⇌ 2SO3(g), what happens to the equilibrium position if SO3 is removed from the system? (2023)
The equilibrium shifts to the left
The equilibrium shifts to the right
The equilibrium remains unchanged
The reaction stops
Removing SO3 will decrease its concentration, causing the system to shift to the right to produce more SO3 in order to re-establish equilibrium, according to Le Chatelier's principle.
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Q: For the reaction 2SO2(g) + O2(g) ⇌ 2SO3(g), what happens to the equilibrium position if SO3 is removed from the system? (2023)
Solution: Removing SO3 will decrease its concentration, causing the system to shift to the right to produce more SO3 in order to re-establish equilibrium, according to Le Chatelier's principle.
