Consider the Reaction
3Fe(s)+ 4H₂O(g) $f$ 4H₂(g)+ Fe₃O₄(s)
If the Volume of the Container Is Reduced

question 27

Multiple Choice

Consider the reaction
3Fe(s) + 4H₂O(g) $f$
4H₂(g) + Fe₃O₄(s)
If the volume of the container is reduced,

• A) the equilibrium constant increases.
• B) more H₂(g) is produced.
• C) no change occurs.
• D) more H₂O(g) is produced.
• E) more Fe(s) is produced.

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Definitions:

Elasticity

The ability of a material to resume its normal shape after being stretched or compressed, a key property in both biological and synthetic materials.

Hydrophobic Interactions

The tendency of hydrophobic substances to cluster together due to strong cohesive interactions among surrounding water molecules.

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that combine to form proteins and are used as the building blocks of life.

R Groups

The variable groups of atoms in amino acids that define the chemical characteristics and properties of those amino acids.