The questions below refer to the following system:
| Co(H 2O) 62+ + 4 Cl - CoCl 42- + 6H 2O |
When cobalt(II) chloride is added to pure water, the Co2+ ions hydrate. The hydrated form then reacts with the Cl- ions to set up the equilibrium shown here.
Which statement below describes the change that the system will undergo if water is added?
Reference: Ref 13-8
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More chloride ions will be produced.◦
More water will be produced.◦
The equilibrium will shift to the right.◦
The color will become more blue.◦
There will be less of the hydrated cobalt ion at the new equilibrium position.