Consider the Equilibrium Shown Here: CaCO₃(s) CaO(s) + CO₂(g)

question 12

Multiple Choice

Consider the equilibrium shown here: CaCO₃(s) CaO(s) + CO₂(g)
What would happen to the system if the total pressure were increased by adding Ar(g) ?

• A) Nothing would happen.
• B) More CO₂(g) would be produced.
• C) The amount of CaO would increase.
• D) The amount of CaCO₃ would increase.
• E) Equilibrium would shift to the right.

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