The equilibrium system 2SO2(g)+ O2(g) = 2S03(g) is an exothermic reaction. Which change will result in an increase in the concentration of SO3 when equilibrium is re-established? (A) a decrease in pressure (B) the removal of SO2(g) (C) an increase in temperature (D) a decrease in volume of the container

The equilibrium system 2SO2(g)+ O2(g) = 2S03(g) is an exothermic reaction. Which change will result in an increase in the concentration of SO3 when equilibrium is re-established? (A) a decrease in pressure (B) the removal of SO2(g) (C) an increase in temperature (D) a decrease in volume of the container

Chemistry: An Atoms First Approach

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Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl

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Chapter12: Chemical Equilibrium

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 3RQ

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