Question

Which situation would cause the following equilibrium reaction to shift to the right? (1 point) N2O4 (g)Two arrows stacked on top of each other. The top arrow points to the right. The bottom arrow points to the left. 2 NO2

increase the pressure
add N2O4
add NO2
decrease the volume

Answer 1

add N2O4

Step-by-step explanation:

According to Le Chatelier's principle when a chemical reaction at equilibrium is subject to changes in temperature, pressure or concentration then the equilibrium will shift in a direction so as to undo the effect of the induced change.

The given reaction is the decomposition of N2O4 into NO2

`N2O4(g)\rightleftharpoons 2NO2(g)`

In order to shift the equilibrium to the right i.e towards the product, add N2O4. In accordance with Le Chatelier's principle, adding N2O4 will shift the equilibrium in a direction which would facililate the consumption of N2O4 i.e. towards the right thereby favoring the formation of NO2.