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Chemical Equilibrium + Stoicheometry Flashcards

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What is the definition of Equilibrium?

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An Equilibrium is a balanced state of constant change in a system. Chemical Equilibrium refers to the state in a reversable reaction when the rate of the forward is equal to the rate of the backwards reaction.

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What is the Equilibrium Law?

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This law states that for a reversible system, a constant that tells how for the reaction has gone to the right-hand side, by the time equilibrium has been established.

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What is the formula associated with Equilibrium law?

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A+BC+D, the equilibrium constant is given by: K=.

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What is le chatelier’s principle?

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This principle states that if a system in equilibrium is subjected to a stress, then the system will alter so as to oppose the effect of the stress.

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What are the four types of stress?

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  • Concentration of reactants / products
  • Temperature
  • Pressure
  • Catalysts
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What happens if you change the conditions of a reaction at equilibrium?

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The reaction readjusts itself to relieve the stress.

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Which type of reactions does pressure only have an effect on?

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Gaseous reactions

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What prediction can be made of gaseous reactions in relation to Le Chatelier’s Principle?

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An increase in pressure will favour the reaction which reduces the volume (ie towards the side with the smaller number of molecules).

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What do Catalysts do in relation to chemical reactions?

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Catalysts increase or decrease the rate of the forward and backward reaction by the same amount.

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When an increase of pressure is applied, what is the systems response?

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The equilibrium shifts to the side with a lower amount of molecules.

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When an decrease of pressure is applied, what is the systems response?

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The equilibrium shifts to the side with a higher number of molecules.

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When an increase of temperature is applied, what is the systems response?

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An endothermic reaction is favoured.

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When an decrease of temperature is applied, what is the systems response?

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An exothermic reaction is favoured.

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When an increase of concentration of ‘x’ is applied, what is the systems response?

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A reaction in which ‘x’ is removed is favoured.

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When an decrease of concentration of ‘x’ is applied, what is the systems response?

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A reaction in which ‘x’ is formed is favoured.

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What type of catalyst does the Haber Process use?

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It uses an Iron catalyst.

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Is the Haber Process Exothermic or Endothermic?

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It is exothermic in its forward reaction.

18
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What is the chemical equation for the production of ammonia?

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N2 + 3H2 <> 2NH3

19
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Where is most ammonia made in Ireland?

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It is mainly produced in the IFI Plant in Cobh, Cork.

20
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Will increased or decreased pressure favour the production of ammonia (N2 + 3H2 <> 2NH3)? Explain why.

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Increased pressure will favour the production of ammonia because of the four molecules on the left and the two molecules on the right.

21
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Name one problem with keeping pressures high in the production of ammonia.

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Keeping high pressures is expensive.

22
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In the production of ammonia, what is the pressure that is kept? Why?

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It is kept at 200 atmospheres because it is the most cost effective and safe.

23
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Will increased or decreased temperature favour the production of ammonia?

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Lowering temperatures will favour the production of ammonia but too low of temperatures can slow down production too much

24
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What temperature does the producing of ammonia using Haber Process normally take place at?

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500*C

25
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In relation to the Haber Process, which types of temperatures and pressure are favoured?

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The Haber Process favours high pressures and low temperatures.

26
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Is the forward reaction of Contact Process exothermic or endothermic?

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It is exothermic.

27
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What is the equation for the formation of sulphuric acid?

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2SO2 + O2 <> 2SO3

28
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Does the process for forming sulphuric acid favour increased or decreased pressures? Explain why.

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It favours increased pressure for production of 2SO3 because of the three molecules on the left and the two molecules on the right.

29
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What is the pressure that is normally maintained during the Contact Process? Why.

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Atmospheric pressure is normally maintained during this process because it is the most cost effective.

30
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Will increasing or decreasing temperatures during the Contact Process favour the production of 2SO3?

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Decreasing the temperatures will favour the production of 2SO3.

31
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What temperature is normally maintained during the production of 2SO3?

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450*C

32
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What is Kc?

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The equilibrium constant (Kc) indicates the extent to which the reaction has ‘gone to completion’.

33
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What does a larger Kc value mean?

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The larger the Kc value, the more that the reaction has gone to completion.

34
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Turn “A + B <> C + D” into the equilibrium constant equation.

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Kc = [C][D]/[A][B]

35
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What is the emperical formula?

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It is the formula of a compound that shows only the ratio in which the different types of atoms are present in the molecule.

36
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What is a molecular formula?

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The molecular formula of a compound indicates the number of atoms of each kind in the molecule.

37
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What is the structural formula?

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The formula of a compound showing the way in which the atoms are arranged in the molecule.

38
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Name the 7 diatomic elements.

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Hydrogen

  • Nitrogen
  • Fluorine
  • Oxygen
  • Iodine
  • Chlorine
  • Bromine
39
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What is diffusion?

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The spontaneous spreading out of a substance and is due to the natural movement of its properties.

40
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How do you find the percentage yield?

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(Actual yeild / theoretical yeild) x 100

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