6- An important reaction in the commercial production of hydrogen is CO (g) + H2O (g) → H2 (g) + CO2 (g) How will this system at equilibrium shift in each of the five following cases? a. Gaseous carbon dioxide is removed. b. Water vapor is added. c. In a rigid reaction container, the pressure is increased by adding helium gas. d. The temperature is increased (the reaction is exothermic).

6- An important reaction in the commercial production of hydrogen is CO (g) + H2O (g) → H2 (g) + CO2 (g) How will this system at equilibrium shift in each of the five following cases? a. Gaseous carbon dioxide is removed. b. Water vapor is added. c. In a rigid reaction container, the pressure is increased by adding helium gas. d. The temperature is increased (the reaction is exothermic).

Chemistry: The Molecular Science

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Author:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski

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Chapter12: Chemical Equilibrium

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