Dissociation of a diatomic molecule, X 2 (g) 2 X(g)occurs at 500 K. The equilibrium state of

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Dissociation of a diatomic molecule, X(g) ⇌ 2 X(g) occurs at 500 K. The equilibrium state of the reaction is shown in 1 and the equilibrium state in the same container after a change has occurred is shown in 2. Which of the following changes will produce the composition shown?

(a) Increasing the temperature.

(b) Adding X atoms.

(c) Decreasing the volume.

(d) Adding a catalyst. Explain your selections.1 2

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Chemical Principles The Quest For Insight

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