Consider the reaction 2H 2 (g) + O 2 (g) 2H 2 O(g) at some equilibrium position. Using the following choices, indicate what will happen if the changes below are made.

-Some He(g) is injected into the reaction vessel.

Question

Consider the reaction 2H 2 (g) + O 2 (g)  2H 2 O(g) at some equilibrium position. Using the following choices, indicate what will happen if the changes below are made.

-Some He(g) is injected into the reaction vessel.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The addition of helium, which is an inert gas, will not have any effect on the equilibrium position of the reaction since it does not participate in the reaction. Therefore, there will be no change in the equilibrium position and the reaction will remain at equilibrium.

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