factors affecting equilibrium

Question 1

what effect does increasing pressure have on a system at equilibrium involving gases?

Answer 1

increasing pressure shifts the equilibrium position toward the side with fewer moles of gas.

Question 2

how does the addition of an inert gas affect the equilibrium position of a gas-phase reaction?

Answer 2

the addition of an inert gas at constant volume does not affect the equilibrium position because it does not change the partial pressures of the reactants and products.

Question 3

explain the concept of dynamic equilibrium.

Answer 3

dynamic equilibrium refers to the condition where the forward and reverse reactions occur at the same rate, resulting in no net change in the concentrations of reactants and products over time.