The reaction 2CO(g) + O2(g) = 2 CO2(g) is known to be exothermic. According to Le Chatelier's principle, how will this reaction's equilibrium be affected if the reaction temperature is increased? (A) The equilibrium constant will decrease and the reaction will shift to the left. (B) The equilibrium constant will be unchanged, but the reaction will shift to the left. (C) The equilibrium constant will increase and the reaction will shift to the right. (D) The equilibrium constant will be unchanged, but the reaction will shift to the right. (E) The equilibrium concentrations will not be affected.

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The reaction 2CO(g) + O2(g) = 2 CO2(g) is known to be exothermic. According
to Le Chatelier's principle, how will this reaction's equilibrium be affected if the
reaction temperature is increased?
(A) The equilibrium constant will decrease and the reaction will shift to the left.
(B) The equilibrium constant will be unchanged, but the reaction will shift to the
left.
(C) The equilibrium constant will increase and the reaction will shift to the right.
(D) The equilibrium constant will be unchanged, but the reaction will shift to the
right.
(E) The equilibrium concentrations will not be affected.
Transcribed Image Text:The reaction 2CO(g) + O2(g) = 2 CO2(g) is known to be exothermic. According to Le Chatelier's principle, how will this reaction's equilibrium be affected if the reaction temperature is increased? (A) The equilibrium constant will decrease and the reaction will shift to the left. (B) The equilibrium constant will be unchanged, but the reaction will shift to the left. (C) The equilibrium constant will increase and the reaction will shift to the right. (D) The equilibrium constant will be unchanged, but the reaction will shift to the right. (E) The equilibrium concentrations will not be affected.
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