Consider the following reaction at equilibrium: CO 2 + H 2 O ⇔ H 2 CO3. What would be the effect of adding additional H 2 O?

Adding more H 2 O (H2O) would increase the concentration of one of the reactants, driving the equilibrium to the right according to Le Chatelier's principle.

Consider the following reaction at equilibrium: CO 2 + H 2 O ⇔ H 2 CO3. What would be the effect of adding additional H 2 O?

Adding more H 2 O (H2O) would increase the concentration of one of the reactants, driving the equilibrium to the right according to Le Chatelier's principle.

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Consider the Following Reaction at Equilibrium: CO₂ + H₂O ⇔

Question 34

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Consider the following reaction at equilibrium: CO₂ + H₂O ⇔ H₂CO3. What would be the effect of adding additional H₂O?

A) It would drive the equilibrium dynamics to the right.
B) It would drive the equilibrium dynamics to the left.
C) Nothing would happen because the reactants and products are in equilibrium.
D) Reactions in both the directions will slow down.

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