For the reaction at equilibrium: 2 NO (g) + O2 (g) → 2 NO2 (g) Which change will increase the amount of NO2 (g) ? a. Remove NO gas b. Add NO gas c. Add a catalyst d. Remove O2 gas

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Hadley Warner

1 February, 04:44

For the reaction at equilibrium: 2 NO (g) + O2 (g) → 2 NO2 (g) Which change will increase the amount of NO2 (g) ? a. Remove NO gas b. Add NO gas c. Add a catalyst d. Remove O2 gas

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Dillon · Answer 1

b. Add NO gas

Explanation:

According with Le Chatelier's principle, when a reactant is added the equilibrium is displaced to the product (s), to achieve the equilibrium again. Therefore, if NO is added in the reaction, it will be produced more of NO2 (g).