C11 Equilibrium Flashcards
Reversible reaction?
When the reactants turn into products and the products turn into reactants
What is dynamic equilibrium?
The point in a reversible reaction when the rate of the forward and reverse reactions are the same
What r the three reaction conditions that can be changed?
Concentration
Temperature
Pressure
What is Le Châtelier’s principle?
The position of equilibrium will shift to oppose external changes
What is the effect of increasing the concentration of reactants on a reaction at dynamic equilibrium?
Favours the forward reaction
What is the effect of decreasing the concentration of products on a reaction at dynamic equilibrium?
Favours the forward reaction
What is the effect of increasing pressure on a reaction at dynamic equilibrium?
Favours the reaction that leads to the fewest molecules
What is the effect of decreasing pressure on a reaction at dynamic equilibrium?
Favours the reaction that leads to the most molecules
What is the effect of Increasing temperature on a reaction at dynamic equilibrium ?
Favours the endothermic reaction
What is the effect of decreasing temperature on a reaction at dynamic equilibrium?
Favours the exothermic reaction