Chemical equilibrium Flashcards
what is dynamic equilibrium and when does it occur
when the forward rate is equal to the backwards rate in closed systems
what is Le Chatelier’s principle
If a reaction at equilibrium is subjected to change in pressure, temperature for concentration the position of equilibrium will move to counteract the change
only works in homogenous equilibria
if you increase conc of the products equilibrium will
shift to the left to use it up and more reactant is produced
if pressure increases equilibrium
will shift to the side with the fewest number of gas particles
if we increase temperature equilibrium will shift
in the endothermic direction
if we decrease temperature equilibrium
will shift in the exothermic direction
what is the Kc constant
Kc= products over reactants
exponents represent number of moles
what effect do catalysts have on equilibrium
none