Le Chatelier's Principle; Concentration

Question

Given the following reaction:

H₂(g) + CO₂(g) <--> H₂O(g) + CO(g)

If the concentration of carbon monoxide gas is decreased, the reaction will shift to the to the ___ restore equilibrium.

A. Left

B. Right

Answer 1

Hello, Justin,

If the CO is reduced, the reaction will shift to the right. The reaction will respond to the CO reduction by producing more products to make up for the loss.

Bob