Consider the following chemical system at equilibrium CO(g) + H2O(g) + heat ----

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Consider the following chemical system at equilibrium

CO(g) + H2O(g) + heat -------->Co2(g) T H2 (g)

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For each of the following adjustments of conditions, indicate the effect (shifts left,

shifts right, or no effect) on the position of equilibrium.

a. Lowering the temperature of the equilibrium mixture

b. Adding a catalyst to the equilibrium mixture

c. Increasing the pressure of the equilibrium mixture by adding a nonreactive

(inert) gas

d. Increasing the size of the reaction container

Explanation / Answer

a) No effect

b) shifts right

c) shifts right

d) no effect

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