Consider the following equilibrim: Determine the effect on the position of equilibrium when the temperature is decreased.

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Consider the following equilibrim:  Determine the effect on the position of equilibrium when the temperature is decreased.

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In general, decreasing the temperature of an equilibrium reaction favors the exothermic reaction (the one that releases heat). However, without knowing the specific reactions involved in this equilibrium, it is impossible to say for certain which direction the equilibrium will shift. Nevertheless, it is likely that the equilibrium will shift to the left, favoring the reactants, in order to release heat and compensate for the decreased temperature. Therefore, the correct answer is B.

Consider the Following Equilibrim: Determine the Effect on the Position