Reversible Reactions Flashcards

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What is a reversible reaction?

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Where the products can react with each other to produce the original reactants.

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Describe what happens in the haber process

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Nitrogen + hydrogen->ammonia. Nitrogen is obtained easily from air. Hydrogen extracted from hydrocarbons from sources like natural gas + crude oil.

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How is the haber process carried out?

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At 450°c which pressure of 200 atmospheres + an iron catalyst

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What is a dynamic equilibrium?

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Forward + backward reactions both happening at same time + same rate. Concentrations of reactants + products have reached a balance so won’t change.

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What conditions are needed for a dynamic equilibrium to be achieved?

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Reversible reaction, closed system so products/reactants can’t escape.

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What 3 things affect an equilibrium?

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Temperature
Pressure
Concentrations

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