Consider the system described by the following reaction: C2H6(g) + O2(g) ⇌ CO2(g) + H2O(I)             ΔH= - 2847.6 KJ What effect would the following changes have on the equilibrium and on the concentration of each of the substances involved? Use Le Châtelier's principle to support your answers.

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Problem 12.45PAE: The following equilibrium is established in a closed container: C(s)+O2(g)CO2(g)H=393kJmol1 How does...
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Consider the system described by the following reaction:

C2H6(g) + O2(g) ⇌ CO2(g) + H2O(I)             ΔH= - 2847.6 KJ

What effect would the following changes have on the equilibrium and on the
concentration of each of the substances involved? Use Le Châtelier's principle to
support your answers.

a. A catalyst is added.

b. The volume of the container increases.

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