A Generic Chemical Process, a + B ↔ C

question 25

Multiple Choice

A generic chemical process, A + B ↔ C + heat, has reached equilibrium. What happens if we add more A?

• A) nothing since the system is at equilibrium
• B) the reaction will be driven to the left to reduce the heat produced
• C) the reaction will be driven to the left to preserve the remaining B
• D) the reaction will be driven to the right and produces more C and heat
• E) none of the above

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