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Question: In a chemical reaction, a solid substance X is converted into a gaseous substance Y. The reaction is carried out in a closed container under constant temperature and pressure. Initially, the container contains only substance X. As the reaction progresses, substance Y starts to accumulate in the container. However, when the reaction reaches equilibrium, there is still some solid substance X remaining in the container. Explain this observation, and discuss the factors that influence the extent of the reaction

Question: In a chemical reaction, a solid substance X is converted into a gaseous substance Y. The reaction is carried out in a closed container under constant temperature and pressure. Initially, the container contains only substance X. As the reaction progresses, substance Y starts to accumulate in the container. However, when the reaction reaches equilibrium, there is still some solid substance X remaining in the container. Explain this observation, and discuss the factors that influence the extent of the reaction

World of Chemistry, 3rd edition
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In a chemical reaction, a solid substance X is converted into a gaseous substance Y. The reaction is carried out in a closed container under constant temperature and pressure. Initially, the container contains only substance X. As the reaction progresses, substance Y starts to accumulate in the container. However, when the reaction reaches equilibrium, there is still some solid substance X remaining in the container. Explain this observation, and discuss the factors that influence the extent of the reaction 

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