Suppose we let this reaction come to equilibrium. Then we increase the temperature of the reaction mixture. What will be the effect on the net amount of SO3(g) present?
2SO2(g) + O2(g) 2SO3(g) + heat
a. It increases.
b. It decreases.
c. It does not change.
d. The question cannot be answered without knowing the value of K.
e. The question cannot be answered without knowing the value of ΔH0.
Answer: b. It decreases.