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When volume decreases, the equilibrium shift to the side with _______ gas particles.

a) fewer
b) more

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Final answer:

When volume decreases, the equilibrium shift to the side with fewer gas particles.

Step-by-step explanation:

Decreasing the volume leads to an increase in pressure which will cause the equilibrium to shift towards the side with fewer moles. In this reaction, there are three moles on the reactant side and two moles on the product side, so the new equilibrium will shift towards the products (to the right).