2 XY(g) ⇄ X2(g) + Y2(g) Kp = 230 A certain gas, XY(g), decomposes as represented by the equation abo — Equilibrium Chemistry Question
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2 XY(g) ⇄ X2(g) + Y2(g) Kp = 230
A certain gas, XY(g), decomposes as represented by the equation above. A sample of each of the three gases is put in a previously evacuated container. The initial partial pressures of the gases are shown in the table below.
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The temperature of the reaction mixture is held constant. In which direction will the reaction proceed?
A.
The reaction will form more products.
B.✓ Correct
The reaction will form more reactant.
C.
The mixture is at equilibrium, so there will be no change.
D.
It cannot be determined unless the volume of the container is known.
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