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15.5: Factors That Affect Equilibrium

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    CH4 O2 CO2 H2O Q K
    initial (moles) 0.45 0.90 0 0 0 1.29
    at equilibrium 0.215 0.43 0.235 0.47 K 1.29
    add 0.50 mol of methane 0.715 0.43 0.235 0.47 0.39 1.29
    new equilibrium 0.665 0.33 0.285 0.57 K 1.29
    remove water 0.665 0.33 0.285 0 0 1.29
    new equilibrium 0.57 0.14 0.38 0.19 K 1.29

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