Chemical Equilibrium and Rates Of Reaction Flashcards
Dynamic Equilibrium
Two reversible processes are occurring simultaneously at the same rate
Open System
One in which both energy and matter can be exchanged between the system and its surroundings
Closed System
One in which both energy and matter can be exchanged between the system and its surroundings
Dynamic chemical equilibrium
In a closed system, the rate if the forward reaction is equal to the rate of the reverse reaction
Common ion effect
When an ion is common in both reactions and increasing concentration of a substance disturbs equilibrium. Where there is more ions, that reac will be favoured.
yield
A measure of the amount of product obtained in a chem reaction compared to the amount of product that is possible
Equilibrium constant
-A number that shows to what extent the reactants have changed into products by the time equilibrium is established.
-Affected only by temperature
Equilibrium constant
Kc= [p] / [r]
High: pr
Heat of a reaction
The net change of chemical potential energy of the system
Exothermic reactions
Reactions which transform chemical potential energy into thermal energy
Bond formation: the stronger the bond the more energy is released when formed
Endothermic reactions
Reactions which transform chemical potential energy into chemical potential energy
Bond breaking: the stronger the bond the more energy it requires to break
Activation energy
The energy required to form the activated complex
Activated complex
A high energy, unstable, temporary transition state between reactants and the products
Reaction rate
The change in concentration per unit time of either a reactant or product
Average vs Instantaneous reaction rates
The average rate=change in concentration over a period of time. It depends on when you take the measurements. The instantaneous rate is the rate at a particular time. It is determined by finding the slope of the tangent to the concentration vs time curve at that time.
Factors that affect rate of chem reactions
- Nature of substances that react
- Surface Area of a solid
- Concentration of a solution
- Pressure of a gas
- Temperature
- Catalyst
Catalyst
A substance that increases the rate of the reaction but remains unchanged at the end of the reaction
Collision Theory
A model that explains that a reaction will only proceed when the reactant particles collide effectively. An effective collision occurs when there’s:
1. Correct Orientation:
2. Sufficient Energy: Ek>=Ea
*apply to various factor
Explain how the Nature of reacting substances affect rate of reaction?
- Gas tends to react faster than other natures of substances
- Simple aqueous ions tend ti react almost instantly
- Reactions involving ions tend to be faster than reactions involving molecules
Explain in terms of coll theory how surface area of solid affects rate of reaction?
Concept: Reactions occur on the outer layer of solids
=Surface area increases the number of coll per between reactant particles will increase
:. The no, of successful coll per unit time will increase
:. Increasing ror
This is because more particles of solid are exposed to other reactant