Question

the reaction shifts to the right (products). what happens to the amount of hi as the reaction shifts?
51.8 kj + h₂(g) + i₂(g) ⇌ 2hi(g)
the amount of hi goes down.
the amount of hi goes up.
the amount of hi does not change.

Explanation:

In the given equilibrium reaction \( 51.8\space kJ + H_2(g)+I_2(g)
ightleftharpoons 2HI(g) \), if the reaction shifts to the right (towards products), the forward reaction is favored. Since \( HI \) is a product, producing more products means the amount of \( HI \) will increase as the reaction shifts right.

Answer:

The amount of HI goes up.