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In a reaction (at equilibrium) that makes more moles of gas than it consumes, what is the effect of increasing the pressure?

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The reaction is unchanged.

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Answer:

Shifts the equilibrium to side that has fewest moles of gas.

Explanation:

"Le Chatelier's principle", also called as the equilibrium law in chemistry explains the effect in different states on some chemical equilibria. It states that when a system is in equilibrium for a long time, it is subject to change in pressure, volume, temperature or condensation.

In this case, with an "increase" in pressure, there would be a shift to the side of fewer moles of gas. Mainly the change towards the reactants.

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