For the reaction 2SO2(g) + O2(g) ⇌ 2SO3(g), what is the effect of removing SO3?

A. Shifts left
B. Shifts right
C. No effect
D. Increases K value

Answer: Shifts right

Additional Information: Removing a product like SO3 shifts the equilibrium toward the right to produce more SO3.

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