Equilibrium

Question 1

Define dynamic equilibrium.

Answer 1

When the rate of the forward reaction equals the rate of the backward reaction.

Question 2

Define total pressure.

Answer 2

The sum of the partial pressure of gaseous reactants and products.

Question 3

State Le Chatelier’s Principle.

Answer 3

If a system at equilibrium is subjected to an external stress, the position of equilibrium will shift in a direction that tends to reduce the change.

Question 4

Define homogenous equilibrium.

Answer 4

Reactants and products are in the same phase.

Question 5

Define heterogenous equilibrium.

Answer 5

Reactants and products are in different phases.