The Following Reaction Is at Equilibrium at One Atmosphere, in a Closed

question 92

Multiple Choice

The following reaction is at equilibrium at one atmosphere, in a closed container. NaOH(s) + CO₂(g) ⇄ NaHCO₃(s)
Which, if any, of the following actions will decrease the total amount of CO₂ gas present at equilibrium?

• A)Adding N ₂ gas to double the pressure
• B)Adding more solid NaOH
• C)Decreasing the volume of the container
• D)Removing half of the solid NaHCO ₃
• E)None of these choices are correct.

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