equilibria Flashcards
2 features of Dynamic equilibrium
6.1 Chemical equilibria and Le Chatelier’s principle
- The rate of the forward reaction is the same as the rate of the backward reaction
- concentrations remain constant
Le Chatelier’s principle
6.1 Chemical equilibria and Le Chatelier’s principle
If a system at equilibrium is disturbed, the equilibrium moves in the direction that tends to reduce the disturbance
Chemical feedstock
6.1 Chemical equilibria and Le Chatelier’s principle
The starting materials in an industrial chemical process
2A(aq) + B(aq) = C(aq) + D(aq)
effect of increasing pressure
6.1 Chemical equilibria and Le Chatelier’s principle
- the reaction will shift to oppose the change by favoring the side with fewer molecules
- in this case will favour forwards
2A(aq) + B(aq) = C(aq) + D(aq)
effect of increasing concentration
6.1 Chemical equilibria and Le Chatelier’s principle
- if morec reactant is added the equilibrium will shift to counteract - making more product
2A(aq) + B(aq) = C(aq) + D(aq)
effect of increasing temprature
6.1 Chemical equilibria and Le Chatelier’s principle
- increasing temp will shift to favour the endothermic reaction
equilibrium constant (Kc)
6.2 Equilibrium constant Kc
indicates the position of equilibrium for a reaction at a certain temperature
factors that effect Kc
6.2 Equilibrium constant Kc
only temprature - as the equilibrium position change results in different concentrations of reactants and products.
how to calculate amount,in mols, of a substance in an equilibrium mixture
3 steps
6.2 Equilibrium constant Kc
I - initial
C - change
E - equilibrium
how to calculate partial pressure
2 steps
mol fraction=equilibrium/total mol
Pp= mol fractrion x total pressure (KPa)