The reaction between sulfur dioxide and oxygen to produce sulfur trioxide is reversible and can reach a state of dynamic equilibrium.
2SO2(g)+O2(g)⇌2SO3(g) 2\text{SO}_2\text{(g)} + \text{O}_2\text{(g)} \rightleftharpoons 2\text{SO}_3\text{(g)} 2SO2(g)+O2(g)⇌2SO3(g)The forward reaction is exothermic (gives out heat).
Explain how the position of equilibrium changes if the temperature of the reaction mixture is increased.
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