Sample Problem 17.12
SOLUTION:
Predicting the effect of a change in volume (pressure) on the equilibrium position
(a) CO2 is the only gas present. To increase its yield, increase the volume (decrease the pressure).
(b) There are more moles of gaseous reactants than products, so decrease the volume (increase the pressure) to shift the reaction to the right.
(c) There are an equal number of moles of gases on both sides of the reaction. Therefore, a change in volume will have no effect.
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