Consider the Reaction System CH₄(g) + 2O₂(g) CO₂(g)

question 11

Multiple Choice

Consider the reaction system CH₄(g) + 2O₂(g) CO₂(g) + 2H₂O(g) + energy, and use the following choices to describe what happens when the changes below are made to the system at equilibrium.

-The temperature is increased.

• A) shifts to the left
• B) shifts to the right
• C) no change

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Definitions:

Income Effect

Refers to the change in the quantity of a product demanded by consumers due to a change in their income.

Price Sensitivity

The degree to which the price of a product or service affects consumers' purchasing behaviors or demand for that product or service.

Elastic

Describes a situation in economics where the demand or supply for a product changes significantly when its price changes.

Inelastic

Refers to a market for a product or service that is price insensitive; that is, relatively small changes in price will not generate large changes in the quantity demanded.