How does the equilibrium change to counter the removal of a in this reaction? a + b ⇌ ab the equilibrium . simultaneously, there’s an increase in the reaction.

Based on Le Chatelier's principle, if the equilibrium of a system is disturbed by changing the temperature, pressure or concentration, then it will shift in a direction to undo the effect of the induced change.

The given equilibrium is:

A + B ↔ AB

Removal of the reactant A implies that the concentration of A has decreased, therefore the equilibrium will shift in a direction to produce more of A. Thus, it will shift to the left and the rate of the reverse or backward reaction will increase.

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The equilibrium SHIFTS LEFT. Simultaneously, there’s an increase in the REVERSE reaction.

Explanation:

A + B ⇌ AB

you need to take a look at the periodic system in order to sort these elements into pairs that would most likely exhibit similar chemical properties. first, you need to find elements that are found in the same group (groups are vertical in the periodic system), and then to see whether they have the same valence number. if they meet these criteria, they will have similar properties.

the first pair: ne (neon) and kr (krypton), are noble gases found in group 8

the second pair: li (lithium) and k (potassium), found in group 1

the third pair: s (sulfur) and te (tellurium), found in group 6