For the reaction: CH4(s) + 2H2S(g) ⇔CS2(s) + CO2(g) is endothermic from left to right. How would each of the following changes, when applied to a system in equilibrium, affect the position of equilibrium? a. Increase the temperature b. Add H2S(g) c. Remove CS2(s) d. Increase the pressure e. Add catalyst

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For the reaction:

CH4(s) + 2H2S(g) ⇔CS2(s) + CO2(g)

is endothermic from left to right. How would each of the following changes, when applied to a system in equilibrium, affect the position of equilibrium?
a. Increase the temperature
b. Add H2S(g)
c. Remove CS2(s)
d. Increase the pressure
e. Add catalyst

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