Equillibria Flashcards
How do reversible reactions affect yield?
They cause the actual yield to be less than the theoretical yield because reactants are converted into products continuously
Explain how forward reactions are shown on a graph?
Forward reaction = concentration increases and levels off
This is because this reaction produces products until the reaction finishes
Explain how backward reactions are shown on a graph?
Backward reaction = concentration decreases and levels off
This is because this reaction uses products produced to form the compounds that were originally reactants, until the reaction finishes
How does the rate of reaction compare between reversible reactions?
The rate of reactions are equal when the graph begins to level off