A sealed vessel initially contains only gaseous SO₂Cl₂

CHEMISTRY · Subjective · A Level · Chemistry · Chemical equilibria (Le Chatelier’s principle and Kc) · Chemical equilibria (Le Chatelier’s principle and Kc)

Problem

A sealed vessel initially contains only gaseous SO₂Cl₂. The forward decomposition reaction produces SO₂ and Cl₂ at a rate that is initially greater than the rate of the reverse reaction. Describe qualitatively how the concentrations of SO₂Cl₂, SO₂, and Cl₂ will change over time until equilibrium is established.

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