Consider the Following Reaction at Equilibrium

question 106

Multiple Choice

Consider the following reaction at equilibrium.What effect will adding more H₂S have on the system? 2 H₂S(g) + 3 O₂(g) ⇌ 2 H₂O(g) + 2 SO₂(g)

• A) The reaction will shift to the left.
• B) No change will be observed.
• C) The equilibrium constant will decrease.
• D) The equilibrium constant will increase.
• E) The reaction will shift in the direction of products.

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Definitions:

Allocative Efficiency

A state of the economy in which production represents consumer preferences; every good or service is produced up to the point where the last unit provides a marginal benefit equal to its marginal cost of production.

Productive Efficiency

A situation in which an economy or entity can no longer produce additional amounts of a good without lowering the production level of another product.

Substitute Goods

Products or services that can be used in place of each other, having a positive cross-elasticity of demand.

Productive Efficiency

A situation in which a good or service is produced at the lowest possible cost.