The equilibrium constant is equal to 5.00 at 1300 K for the reaction: 2 SO2(g) + O2(g) = 2 SO3(g) If initial concentrations are [SO2] = 0.25 M, [O2] = 0.20 M, and [SO3] = 0.25 M, the system is O A. Need to know the volume of the container before deciding. %3D %3D B. not at equilibrium and will shift to the right to achieve an equilibrium state OC.not at equilibrium and will remain in an unequilibrium state O D.not at equilibrium and will shift to the left to achieve an equilibrium state O E. at equilibrium

The equilibrium constant is equal to 5.00 at 1300 K for the reaction: 2 SO2(g) + O2(g) = 2 SO3(g) If initial concentrations are [SO2] = 0.25 M, [O2] = 0.20 M, and [SO3] = 0.25 M, the system is O A. Need to know the volume of the container before deciding. %3D %3D B. not at equilibrium and will shift to the right to achieve an equilibrium state OC.not at equilibrium and will remain in an unequilibrium state O D.not at equilibrium and will shift to the left to achieve an equilibrium state O E. at equilibrium

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Chapter12: Chemical Equilibrium

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 12.98PAE

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