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AQA · GCSE · Chemistry · Higher

Concentration and equilibrium position

Q05.2 1 mark

Sulfur dioxide (SO₂) reacts reversibly with oxygen (O₂) to produce sulfur trioxide (SO₃):

2SO2(g)+O2(g)2SO3(g)2\,SO_2(g) + O_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2\,SO_3(g)

The concentration of oxygen is increased.

What is the effect on the position of the equilibrium? Tick one box.

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  1. 1 Selects that the equilibrium position shifts to the right.