Question: Will K eq for an exothermic reaction increase or decrease when the reaction mixture is (a) Heated (b) Cooled? Explain your answer.

Will Keq for an exothermic reaction increase or decrease when the reaction mixture is 

(a) Heated 

(b) Cooled? 

Explain your answer.

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