Consider the Reaction a + B ⇌ 2 AB

question 134

Multiple Choice

Consider the reaction A + B ⇌ 2 AB.The vessel on the right contains an equilibrium mixture of A atoms (shaded spheres) ,B atoms (unshaded spheres) ,and AB molecules.
-If the barrier between the two vessels is removed and the contents of the two vessels are allowed to mix,what will be observed?

• A)The reaction will go in the forward direction decreasing the number of A atoms and B atoms and increasing the number of AB molecules.
• B)The reaction will go in the forward direction increasing the number of A atoms and B atoms and decreasing the number of AB molecules.
• C)The reaction will go in the reverse direction decreasing the number of A atoms and B atoms and increasing the number of AB molecules.
• D)The reaction will go in the reverse direction increasing the number of A atoms and B atoms and decreasing the number of AB molecules.

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