Answer to Question #318009 in General Chemistry for Zaraki

Question

For the reaction: C(s) + H2O(g) ֖CO(g) + H2(g), what would be the effect on the

equilibrium system if H2O increases

Answer 1

This is an equilibrium reaction

On the left you have 1 volume of gas ( solids are considered to have no volume )

On the right you have 2 volumes of gas.

If you increase the pressure in the reactor , the reaction equilibrium will shift so as to nullify the change . The equilibrium will move to the left ( smaller volume)