c Suppose the reaction system CH4 (9) + 202(g) = CO2(g) + 2H20(1) has already reached equilibrium. The position of the equilibrium was shifted by performing the reaction in a metal cylinder fitted with a piston, which is compressed to decrease the total volume of the system. Choose the correct effect on equilibrium (it will shift to the right, will shift to the left, or it will not be affected). O It will shift to the right. O It will shift to the left. O It will not be affected.

c Suppose the reaction system CH4 (9) + 202(g) = CO2(g) + 2H20(1) has already reached equilibrium. The position of the equilibrium was shifted by performing the reaction in a metal cylinder fitted with a piston, which is compressed to decrease the total volume of the system. Choose the correct effect on equilibrium (it will shift to the right, will shift to the left, or it will not be affected). O It will shift to the right. O It will shift to the left. O It will not be affected.

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Chapter13: Chemical Equilibrium

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Problem 13Q: Suppose a reaction has the equilibrium constant K = 1.3 108. What does the magnitude of this...

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