44Given the equation representing a reaction at equilibrium : 2SO2 (g) + O2 (g) = = > 2SO3 (g) + heat

Which change causes the equilibrium to shift to the right?

(1) adding a catalyst

(2) adding more O2 (g)

(3) decreasing the pressure

(4) increasing the temperature

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Maddison Lynch

23 May, 19:12

44Given the equation representing a reaction at equilibrium : 2SO2 (g) + O2 (g) = = > 2SO3 (g) + heat

Which change causes the equilibrium to shift to the right?

(1) adding a catalyst

(2) adding more O2 (g)

(3) decreasing the pressure

(4) increasing the temperature

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Alejandro Phillips · Answer 1

(2) Adding more O2 (g) would shift the equilibrium to the right because a higher concentration of oxygen is offered than its initial position, therefore more products have to be yielded to maintain equilibrium.

44Given the equation representing a reaction at equilibrium : 2SO2 (g) + O2 (g) = = > 2SO3 (g) + heatWhich change causes the equilibrium to shift to the right?(1) adding a catalyst(2) adding more O2 (g)(3) decreasing the pressure(4) increasing the temperature

44Given the equation representing a reaction at equilibrium : 2SO2 (g) + O2 (g) = = > 2SO3 (g) + heat

Which change causes the equilibrium to shift to the right?

(1) adding a catalyst

(2) adding more O2 (g)

(3) decreasing the pressure

(4) increasing the temperature