Consider this reaction taking place in a closed 2 liter container:

2SO2(g) + O2(g) → 2SO3(g)

If the volume of the container is decreased to 1 liter, what will happen to the equilibrium of the reaction?

A) It will shift left.
B) It will shift right.
C) It will remain constant.
D) It will decrease by half.

Question

Consider this reaction taking place in a closed 2 liter container:

2SO2(g) + O2(g) → 2SO3(g)

If the volume of the container is decreased to 1 liter, what will happen to the equilibrium of the reaction?

A) It will shift left. 
B) It will shift right. 
C) It will remain constant. 
D) It will decrease by half.

bill533 · Answer

@Gdeinward

Gdeinward · Answer

Gdeinward · Answer

if you refer to the website you can see that C is inaccurate.

bill533 · Answer

the answer is A