Consider the Following Reaction at Equilibrium

question 7

Multiple Choice

Consider the following reaction at equilibrium. What effect will increasing the temperature have on the system? Fe₃O₄(s) + CO(g) ⇌ 3FeO(s) + CO₂(g) Δ_rH°= +35.9 kJ

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

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