Consider the Equilibrium:
A(s) B(s) + C(g) $\Delta$ H $\degree$ _rxn > 0
Predict and Explain How or Whether the \degree

question 23

Essay

Consider the equilibrium:
A(s) B(s) + C(g), $\Delta$ H $\degree$ _rxn > 0
Predict and explain how or whether the following actions would affect this equilibrium.
A) adding more solid A
B) lowering the temperature
C) increasing the pressure on the system by reducing its volume
D) adding helium gas to increase the total pressure

• A) adding more solid A
• B) lowering the temperature
• C) increasing the pressure on the system by reducing its volume
• D) adding helium gas to increase the total pressure

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