direction will the equilibrium shift when each of the following changes is made to a system in equilibrium.

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Problem 126CP: . Consider the following exothermic reaction at equilibrium: N2(g)+3H2(g)2NH3(g)Predict how the...
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Consider the equilibrium system represented by the equation :

             2 CO (g)   +   O2 (g)    ↔     2 CO 2(g)    +   heat  (exothermic)

 

In what direction will the equilibrium shift when each of the following changes is made to a system in equilibrium.

  

  1. Addition of some particles of carbon monoxide
  2. Decreasing the (total) pressure
  3. Increasing the temperature
  4. Increasing the concentration of oxygen gas
  5. Adding a catalyst
  6. Decreasing the volume
  7. Decreasing the concentration of carbon dioxide
  8. Adding more carbon dioxide
  9. Decreasing the temperature
  10. An inhibitor is added
  11. Removal of concentration of oxygen gas
  12. Volume of the container is increased
  13. Increasing the pressure
  14. Decreasing the concentration of carbon dioxide
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