Equilibrium Flashcards
What is a reversible reaction?
The products can react to produce the original reactants
What is dynamic equilibrium
The point in a reversible reaction when the rate of the forward and reverse reactions are the same
What are the three reaction conditions that can be changed
Concentration
Temperature
Pressure
What is the Le Chatelier principle
The position of equilibrium will shift to oppose external changes
What is the effect of increasing the concentration of reactants on a reaction at dynamic equilibrium?
Favours the forward reaction
What is the effect of decreasing the concentration of products on a reaction at dynamic equilibrium?
Favours the forward reaction
What is the effect of increasing pressure on a reaction at dynamic equilibrium?
Favours the reaction that leads to the fewest molecules
What is the effect of decrease in pressure on a reaction of dynamic equilibrium?
Favours the reaction that leads to the most molecules
What is the effect of increasing temperature on a reaction at dynamic equilibrium?
Favours the endothermic reaction
What is the effect of decrease in temperature on a reaction at dynamic equilibrium?
Favours the exothermic reaction