Concentration of oxygen change the concentrations of carbon dioxide

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Increasing the concentration of oxygen in the equilibrium reaction 6CO2 + 6 H2O ↔ C6H12O6 + 6 O2 will shift the reaction to the left, according to Le Chatelier's principle. This shift results in a decrease in the concentrations of carbon dioxide and sugar as the system attempts to counteract the change by consuming the added oxygen. Participants in the discussion emphasize the importance of understanding equilibrium and the effects of concentration changes on reaction direction. Clarification on the principles of equilibrium and the specific reaction dynamics is sought. Ultimately, the correct interpretation of the reaction dynamics is crucial for solving similar problems.
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Homework Statement


6CO2 + 6 H2O → C6H12O6 + 6 O2

Now suppose the above reaction is allowed to proceed in both directions, and has reached
equilibrium. How would increasing the concentration of oxygen change the concentrations of
carbon dioxide and sugar?

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Would the concentration of oxygen in both the sugar and carbon dioxide increase since oxygen is essential to both of them? I have trouble with equilibrium and problems like this, any help or hints are greatly appreciated, thanks!
 
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Study La Chatelier's principle.
 


Le Chatelier's
 


shift to right, this is easy bro
 


metalmagik said:
6CO2 + 6 H2O → C6H12O6 + 6 O2

jeahomgrajan said:
shift to right, this is easy bro

Quite the opposite.
 


lol, i was being sarcastic:)
 
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