Equilibrium Flashcards
1
Q
How does increasing the temperature affect the position of equilibrium?
A
Promotes the endothermic reaction
2
Q
How does decreasing the temperature affect the position of equilibrium?
A
Promotes exothermic reaction
3
Q
How does increasing the pressure affect the position of equilibrium?
A
Promote the reaction which produces fewer moles of gas
4
Q
How does decreasing the pressure affect the position of equilibrium?
A
Promotes the reaction which produces more moles of gas
5
Q
How does adding a catalyst affect the position of equilibrium?
A
No effect
6
Q
Explain the meaning of the term dynamic equilibrium.
A
Forward and backward reactions are taking place at same rate.
The concentrations of reactants and products remain constant and equal.
