How would a decrease in volume affect the following reaction?

N2 (g) + O2 (g) 2NO (g)

The equilibrium would shift to the right.

The equilibrium would shift to the left.

There would be no change to equilibrium.

The affect on equilibrium cannot be determined.

Question

How would a decrease in volume affect the following reaction?

N2 (g) + O2 (g)  2NO (g)

 The equilibrium would shift to the right.

 The equilibrium would shift to the left.

 There would be no change to equilibrium.

 The affect on equilibrium cannot be determined.

btaylor · Answer

there are equal numbers of moles on each side of the equation, so there would be no change to equilibrium.