11) EQUILLIBRIUM Flashcards
When does a reaction reach equilibrium
When the rate of the forward reaction equals the rate of the backward reaction
What happens to concentration of reactants and products when equilibrium is reached
They remain constant
What happens if there is a addition of products
Rate of backward reaction increases
What happens if there is an removal of reactants
Rate of backward reaction increases
What happens if there is a removal of products
Rate of forward reaction increases
What happens if there is an addition of reactants
Rate of forward reaction increases
What happens if you add a catalyst to an equilibrium
No effect on equilibrium position, but equilibrium is achieved more quickly
In an exothermic reaction what would to do to favour the forward reaction
Cool/ lower temperature
In an exothermic reaction what would to do to favour the backwards reaction
Increase the temperature
In an endothermic reaction what would you do to favour the forward reaction
Increase temperature
In an endothermic reaction what would you do to favour the backwards reaction
Lower temperature
What are the conditions you can alter in an equilibrium
Pressure
Temperature
