Consider the following generic equation:   2 A2B (g)  ⇌  2 A2 (g)  +  B2 (g)   Some molecules of A2B are placed in a 1.0-L container.  As time passes, several snapshots of the reaction mixture are taken as illustrated below: Which illustration is the first to represent an equilibrium mixture?  Explain.  How many molecules of A2B were initially placed in the container?

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Consider the following generic equation:

 

2 A2B (g)  ⇌  2 A2 (g)  +  B2 (g)

 

Some molecules of A2B are placed in a 1.0-L container.  As time passes, several snapshots of the reaction mixture are taken as illustrated below:

Which illustration is the first to represent an equilibrium mixture?  Explain.  How many molecules of A2B were initially placed in the container?

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