SC12 - Reversible Reactions and Equilibria ✓ Flashcards
SC12a - What is a reversible reaction?
A reaction where the products can react again to reform the reactants
SC12a - What symbol would show that a reaction is reversible?
⇌ - The double arrow
SC12a - In a reversible reaction how does the speed of the forward reaction and backward reaction change over time?
The forward reaction starts fast and gets slower over time. The backward reaction starts slow and gets faster over time.
SC12a - Define Dynamic Equilibrium
When the forward and backward reactions in reversible reaction occur at the same rate.
SC12a - What happens to the amount of products and reactants produced once a reaction has reached Dynamic Equilibrium?
They stop changing (increasing or decreasing)
SC12a - What is required for Dynamic Equilibrium to be achieved, and why?
A closed system. In an open system fluids can escape and equilibrium cannot be reached
SC12a - What is the name and the chemical formula of the process that creates ammonia?
The Harber Process:
N2(g) + 3H2(g) ⇌ 2NH3(g)
SC12a - What is the temperature, pressure and catalyst used during the Harber Process?
T - 450°
P - 200 Atmospheres
C - Iron Catalyst