For the following reaction, the equilibrium constant Kc is 2.0 at a certain temperature. Bromine can be liquefied easily and removed from the reaction vessel as it is formed. If this is done, how will it affect the equilibrium reaction? 2NOBr(g) ⇌ 2NO(g) + Br2(g)

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Removing the Br2 will shift the equilibrium to the right (toward the products) according to Le Chatelier's principle, resulting in more products being made. This is because the concentration of Br2 will decrease, causing the system to compensate by making more Br2 to reach equilibrium. However, since Kc is a constant at a certain temperature, it will not change. The proportion of NOBr in the vessel will also decrease as the equilibrium shifts to produce more products. The pressure in the vessel may change, depending on the initial and final volumes of the system after the removal of Br2.

For the Following Reaction, the Equilibrium Constant Kc Is 2