CO₂ and H₂ are allowed to react until an equilibrium is established as follows:
CO₂ (g) + H₂ (g) $\rightarrow$ H₂O (g) + CO (g)
What will be the effect on the equilibrium by adding H₂O to the equilibrium mixture?

Question

CO₂ and H₂ are allowed to react until an equilibrium is established as follows:
CO₂ (g) + H₂ (g)

\rightarrow

H₂O (g) + CO (g)
What will be the effect on the equilibrium by adding H₂O to the equilibrium mixture?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Le Chatelier's principle states that if a change of condition is applied to a system in equilibrium, the system will shift in a direction that relieves the stress. Adding H2O to the equilibrium mixture will shift the equilibrium to the left, because the reaction will shift to consume the added H2O.

CO2 and H2 Are Allowed to React Until an Equilibrium →\rightarrow→

CO₂ and H₂ Are Allowed to React Until an Equilibrium $\rightarrow$