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Shifts in Equilibrium — Quiz

Question 9 • Chemistry

Consider the chemical equilibrium of the reaction. AgCl times s if and only if Ag raised to the plus A q power plus Cl raised to the negative A q power What will happen to the chemical equilibrium if AgNO sub 3 is added?

Answer
A
The chemical equilibrium of the system shifts to the right.
B
There is no shift in the chemical equilibrium of the system.
C
The chemical equilibrium of the system shifts to the left.
D
The chemical equilibrium of the system is destroyed.

Explanation

Adding AgNO₃ increases the concentration of Ag⁺ ions in the solution. By Le Châtelier’s principle, the equilibrium shifts to the left, using up some of the added Ag⁺ and Cl⁻ to form solid AgCl. Therefore, the system shifts toward the reactant side.

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