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What is the effect of decreasing the volume of the container on the equilibrium

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What is the effect of decreasing the volume of the container on the equilibrium of the reaction 2N2O(g) ⇌ 2N2(g) + O2(g)?
  1. Shift to the left
  2. Shift to the right
  3. No change
  4. Increase the rate of reaction

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the effect of decreasing the volume of the container on the equilibrium of the reaction 2N2O(g) ⇌ 2N2(g) + O2(g)?
  • Step 1: Understand that the reaction involves gases: 2N2O(g) ⇌ 2N2(g) + O2(g).
  • Step 2: Identify the number of gas moles on each side of the reaction.
  • Step 3: Count the moles: The left side (2N2O) has 2 moles, and the right side (2N2 + O2) has 3 moles.
  • Step 4: Know that decreasing the volume of the container increases the pressure of the gases inside.
  • Step 5: Remember that according to Le Chatelier's principle, the equilibrium will shift to reduce the pressure.
  • Step 6: Since the left side has fewer moles (2 moles) compared to the right side (3 moles), the equilibrium will shift to the left.
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