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Please help me with question 7. Thank you so much.

Please help me with question 7. Thank you so much.-example-1

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Answer:

The system is not at equilibrium and the reaction will proceed to the left.

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Write the balanced equation

H₂(g) + CO₂(g) ⇄ CO(g) + H₂O(g)

Step 2: Calculate the reaction quotient (Q)

The reaction is calculated in the same way as the equilibrium constant (Kc) but it uses the concentrations at any time.

Q = [CO] × [H₂O] / [H₂] × [CO₂]

Q = 0.610 × 0.695 / 0.425 × 0.500 = 2.00

Since Q ≠ Kc, the reaction is not at equilibrium.

Since Q > Kc, the reaction will proceed to the left.

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