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Ch.15 - Chemical Equilibrium
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Capitolo 15, Problema 74c

When 2.00 mol of SO2Cl2 is placed in a 2.00-L flask at 303 K, 56% of the SO2Cl2 decomposes to SO2 and Cl2: SO2Cl2(g) ⇌ SO2(g) + Cl2(g) (c) According to Le Châtelier's principle, would the percent of SO2Cl2 that decomposes increase, decrease or stay the same if the mixture were transferred to a 15.00-L vessel?

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Identify the initial conditions: 2.00 mol of SO_2Cl_2 in a 2.00-L flask, which means the initial concentration is 1.00 M.
Determine the change in concentration due to decomposition: 56% of SO_2Cl_2 decomposes, so calculate the concentration of SO_2 and Cl_2 formed.
Apply Le Châtelier's principle: Consider how a change in volume affects the equilibrium position. Increasing the volume decreases the pressure.
Analyze the reaction: The decomposition of SO_2Cl_2 results in an increase in the number of gas molecules (from 1 to 2), which means the reaction will shift to the right to counteract the decrease in pressure.
Conclude the effect: Since the reaction shifts to the right, the percent of SO_2Cl_2 that decomposes will increase when transferred to a 15.00-L vessel.

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