A small amount of product is added to the equilibrium system below.
H2(g) + I2(g) ⇔ 2HI(g)
Predict the result.
a) The equilibrium shifts forward
b) The equilibrium shifts backward
c) There is no effect on the equilibrium
d) The change in equilibrium can not be predicted.
e) The reverse reaction no longer occurs.
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a) The equilibrium shifts forward
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I apologize for the confusion. If a small amount of product is added to an equilibrium system, the equilibrium will shift backward in order to reduce the concentration of the product and reach a new equilibrium. Therefore, the correct answer is b) The equilibrium shifts backward.
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