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Characteristics of Chemical Equilibrium

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Question

Consider the reaction $C a C O_{3} (s) ⇌ C a O (s) + C O_{2} (g)$ , in a closed container at equilibrium. What would be the effect of addition of $C a C O_{3} (s)$ on the equilibrium concentration of $C O_{2}$ ?

Increases

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Decreases

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Remains unaffected

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Solution

The correct option is A Increases
As per the law of mass action, when the concentration of reactant is increased, the concentration of the product also increases. So, the equilibrium concentration of the product ( $C O_{2}$ ) also increases.

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