The equilibrium 2 SO2(g) + 02(g) <-> 2 SO3(g) is important in atmospheric chemistry. According to LeChatelier's Principle, what happens to the concentration of O2(g) near a volcano when it emits SO2(g) prior to erupting? (consider only the equilibrium described.) a. the concentration of O2(g) is decreased because the equilibrium shifts to the right. Ob. the concentration of O2(g) is decreased because the equilibrium. shifts to the left. C. the concentration of O2(g) is increased because the equilibrium shifts to the right.

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The equilibrium
2 SO2(g) + 02(g) <-> 2 SO3(g) is important in atmospheric chemistry.
According to LeChatelier's Principle, what happens to the concentration of
O2(g) near a volcano when it emits SO2(g) prior to erupting? (consider only the
equilibrium described.)
a. the concentration of 02(g) is decreased because the equilibrium
shifts to the right.
b. the concentration of O2(g) is decreased because the equilibrium
shifts to the left.
C the concentration of O2(g) is increased because the equilibrium
shifts to the right.
Transcribed Image Text:The equilibrium 2 SO2(g) + 02(g) <-> 2 SO3(g) is important in atmospheric chemistry. According to LeChatelier's Principle, what happens to the concentration of O2(g) near a volcano when it emits SO2(g) prior to erupting? (consider only the equilibrium described.) a. the concentration of 02(g) is decreased because the equilibrium shifts to the right. b. the concentration of O2(g) is decreased because the equilibrium shifts to the left. C the concentration of O2(g) is increased because the equilibrium shifts to the right.
Oa.
a. the concentration of O2(g) is decreased because the equilibrium
shifts to the right.
Ob.
Ob. the concentration of 2(g) is decreased because the equilibrium
shifts to the left.
Oc.
C. the concentration of O2(g) is increased because the equilibrium
shifts to the right.
Cd. the concentration of O2(g) is increased because the equilibrium
shifts to the left.
Transcribed Image Text:Oa. a. the concentration of O2(g) is decreased because the equilibrium shifts to the right. Ob. Ob. the concentration of 2(g) is decreased because the equilibrium shifts to the left. Oc. C. the concentration of O2(g) is increased because the equilibrium shifts to the right. Cd. the concentration of O2(g) is increased because the equilibrium shifts to the left.
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