A Generic Chemical Process, a + B ↔ C

question 37

Multiple Choice

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

• A) the reaction will be driven to the left to preserve the remaining A
• B) the reaction will overheat
• C) the reaction will be driven to the left to increase production of C
• D) the beaker will explode
• E) none of the above

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