Question

In the reaction below, how would adding more of product C affect the equilibrium of the

system?
A + B 2 C + D (2 points)
VE
Shift it to the right toward the products.
M
Shift it to the left toward the reactants.
Pr
Equally create more products and reactants.
Da
Ро
It would have no effect.

Answer 1

Shift it to the left toward the reactants

Step-by-step explanation:

The direction of movement of a reaction at equilibrium has been explained by a man called HENRY LOUIS in his principle. According to this principle, a reaction will shift in response to a stress on equilibrium. The stress can either be effects of temperature, pressure, concentration etc on the reaction equilibrium.

- An addition of a reactant or product will cause the reaction to shift towards the opposite direction of the substance added. For example, in this question, the following reaction was given:

A + B ----> C + D

C is a product, meaning that if more of product C were added to this reaction, the reaction will shift towards the left (reactant side) because there are now more products. In other words, the reactants will be favored if there is an increase in the concentration of the products.