Inert Gas Effect on Equilibrium
Which statement best describes the effect of adding an inert gas to a gaseous equilibrium system at constant volume?
A
Adding an inert gas at constant volume decreases the partial pressures of the reactants, thereby shifting the equilibrium to the right.
B
Adding an inert gas at constant volume does not change the partial pressures of the reacting gases, so the equilibrium position remains unchanged.
C
Adding an inert gas at constant volume increases the total pressure and shifts the equilibrium to the side with fewer moles of gas.
D
Adding an inert gas at constant volume dramatically alters the kinetic energy of the molecules, forcing a shift to the left.
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