Question

For the reaction...

H2 (g) + Cl2 (g) <=> 2HCl (g) + heat
If the pressure in the system is increased, the equilibrium position will _______.

a)shift to the left
b)shift to the right
c)not shift position at all as 2 mol gas <=> 2 mol gas

Answer 1

A: Shift to the left

Step-by-step explanation:

The reaction would try to use up the added heat by making more H 2 and Cl 2.