The equilibrium system 2SO2(g)+ O2(g) = 2S03(g) is an exothermic reaction. Which change will result in an increase in the concentration of SO3 when equilibrium is re-established? (A) a decrease in pressure (B) the removal of SO2(g) (C) an increase in temperature (D) a decrease in volume of the container

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The equilibrium system
2SO2(g)+ O2(g) = 2S03(g)
is an exothermic reaction. Which change will result in an
increase in the concentration of SO3 when equilibrium is
re-established?
(A) a decrease in pressure
(B) the removal of SO2(g)
(C) an increase in temperature
(D) a decrease in volume of the container
Transcribed Image Text:The equilibrium system 2SO2(g)+ O2(g) = 2S03(g) is an exothermic reaction. Which change will result in an increase in the concentration of SO3 when equilibrium is re-established? (A) a decrease in pressure (B) the removal of SO2(g) (C) an increase in temperature (D) a decrease in volume of the container
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