Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

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Chapter 15 - Chemical Equilibrium - Exercises - Problems - Page 568: 69

Answer

A. no effect B. no effect

Work Step by Step

An increase in volume allows for more moles of gas. Decreasing volume will force gases to occupy the side with less moles of gas. After all, the reaction will shift in a way to maintain the current pressure of the system. The number of moles of gas on both sides are equal.
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