Consider the following reaction at equilibrium.What will happen if SO 2 is added to the reaction? 4 FeS 2 (s)+ 11 O 2 (g)⇌ 2 Fe 2 O 3 (s)+ 8 SO 2 (g)

Adding SO₂ will shift the equilibrium to the left, towards the reactants, to counteract the change according to Le Chatelier's principle.

Consider the following reaction at equilibrium.What will happen if SO 2 is added to the reaction? 4 FeS 2 (s)+ 11 O 2 (g)⇌ 2 Fe 2 O 3 (s)+ 8 SO 2 (g)

Adding SO₂ will shift the equilibrium to the left, towards the reactants, to counteract the change according to Le Chatelier's principle.

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Consider the Following Reaction at Equilibrium

Question 50

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Consider the following reaction at equilibrium.What will happen if SO₂ is added to the reaction? 4 FeS₂(s) + 11 O₂(g) ⇌ 2 Fe₂O₃(s) + 8 SO₂(g)

A) The equilibrium constant will increase.
B) The equilibrium will change in the direction of the reactants.
C) The equilibrium will change in the direction of the products.
D) No change in equilibrium is observed.
E) The equilibrium constant will decrease.

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