The Following Pictures Represent the Initial State and the Equilibrium

question 61

Multiple Choice

The following pictures represent the initial state and the equilibrium state for the gaseous state reaction of A₂ molecules (shaded spheres) with B atoms (unshaded spheres) to give AB molecules.
-If the volume of the equilibrium mixture is decreased,what will happen to the number of AB molecules and the number of B atoms?

• A)The number of AB molecules and the number of B atoms will both decrease.
• B)The number of AB molecules will increase;the number of B atoms will decrease.
• C)The number of AB molecules will decrease;the number of B atoms will increase.
• D)The number of AB molecules and the number of B atoms will both increase.

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