Chapter 18: Chemical Equilibrium Flashcards
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Example of a reversible reaction
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Production of ammonia (NH3) by reacting nitrogen with hydrogen
2
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Chemical equilibrium definition
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Chemical equilibrium is the state in which the rate of the forward reaction equals the rate of the reverse reaction
3
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Why is chemical equilibrium said to be dynamic?
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Chemical equilibrium is said to be dynamic because, at equilibrium, there are reactions continuously occurring
4
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Le Chatelier’s Principle
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When a system at equilibrium is subjected to a stress, the equilibrium shifts in such a way as to minimise the effect of the stress
