Chapter 15 Flashcards
1
Q
Q=K
A
The reaction is at equilibrium
2
Q
Q<K
A
The reaction will go to the right
3
Q
Q>K
A
The reaction will go to the left
4
Q
Q
A
The reaction quotient
5
Q
K
A
The equilibrium constant
6
Q
Exothermic
A
Reaction releases heat (feels hot)
7
Q
Endothermic
A
Reaction absorbs heat (feels cold)
8
Q
Catalysts
A
Substances that speed up reactions by lowering the activation energy
9
Q
Le Chatelier’s Principle
A
If a reaction is at equilibrium and a stress is applied, the reaction will shift to regain equilibrium.
10
Q
If K>1
A
Products are favored
11
Q
Concentration Increases
A
Reaction Rate Increases
12
Q
Larger Surface Area
A
Higher Reaction Rate
13
Q
Temperature Increases
A
Reaction Rate Increases
14
Q
Catalyst
A
Speeds Up Reaction Rate
15
Q
K<1
A
Reactants are favored
