Static and Dynamic Equilibrium Flashcards
Closed system
a system that only exchanges energy with its surroundings, but not matter.
4 reasons that show a chemical system has reached equilibrium:
- It is a closed system - no matter enters or leaves the system
- Macroscopic properties (e.g. state, colour, temperature and pressure) stay constant
- Concentrations of reactant and products stay constant
- Rate of forward reaction = rate of reverse reaction
Homo, hetero
Homo - same state
Hetero - different states
Dynamic equilibrium
- Reactants are converted to products and products are converted to reactants at an equal and constant rate.
- Concentration does not change but is dynamic
Static equilibrium
When all particles in the reaction are at rest and there is no motion between REACTANTS and PRODUCTS. The rates of the forward and reverse reactions are zero. It is also irreversible. Example: two allotropes of carbon - diamond and graphite converting
Collision theory
Need to collide once they reach activation energy to break the bonds and have to face the same direction to allow new bonds to form.
Equilibrium reactions with collision theory (hint: forward & reverse reaction)
- the reactants collide with each other and form products in the forward reaction.
- product molecules collide and decompose to reform reactants in the reverse reaction.
Summarise collision theory and equilibrium together
- Concentration of reactant molecules decreases and so does the frequency of collisions, this means there is less product being produced as well.
- Once forward and reverse reactions reach the same rate. Products form at exactly the same rate as they are decomposing. ∴ The concentrations of reactants and products remain constant.
How can collision theory and activation energy be reversible?
For a reaction to be reversible, the activation energies of both the forward and reverse reactions must be low enough that sufficient particles will have enough energy for a successful collision.
What is a non-equilibrium system?
Irreversible and can never reach equilibrium
What are the 2 non-equilibrium systems?
➜ Combustion reactions
➜ Photosynthesis
What is the enthalpy for combustion?
Negative because it is an exothermic reaction
What is the enthalpy, entropy, and Gibbs free energy for Photosynthesis?
Enthalpy ∆H
- Positive
- Endothermic reaction
Entropy ∆S
- Negative
- Decrease in particles
Gibbs Free Energy ∆G
- Positive
- Non-spontaneous
The 4 Le Chatelier’s Principle changes are:
- Concentration
- Pressure, Volume
- Temperature
2, Effect of concentration on equilibrium
If concentration of a reactant or product is increased, the equilibrium will shift to the other side to use up the added chemical.
If concentration of a reactant or product is decreased, the equilibrium shifts to replace the substance removed.
Does adding more of a solid have an effect on equilibrium?
No
2, Effect of Pressure and Volume Changes on Equilibrium
If pressure is increased, volume decreases. This will be towards the side with fewer gaseous particles. Because there are fewer collisions.
If pressure is decreased, volume increases. This will be towards the side with more gaseous particles. Because there are more collisions.
2, Effect of Temperature Changes on Equilibrium
If temperature of an equilibrium system increases the equilibrium position moves in whichever direction absorbs heat
If temperature of an equilibrium system is decreased, the system will move in whichever direction produces more heat.
2, Effect of a Catalyst on Equilibrium
Adding a catalyst will provide an alternative pathway of lower activation energy - this will allow both the forward and reverse reactions to occur at a faster rate
No visible effect
Changes in Temperature - Equilibrium Graph
It is going to gradually affect both reactants and products
Changes in Concentration - Equilibrium Graph
After the equilibrium is disturbed the change will show a sharp spike - ONLY one spike
Changes in Pressure - Equilibrium Graph
There will be a sharp spike for BOTH reactants and products
Equilibrium Constant Formula, 2
aA + bB → cC + dD
Products over Reactants
What is equilibrium constant affected by?
When temperature increases and decreases, the K value: copies/favours Le Chatelier’s Principle
Size of the Equilibrium Constant
If K is:
Large = favours Products (high concentration, compared to reactants)
Small = favours Reactants (High concentration, compared to products)
0.001 to 1000 = Significant amount of both reactant and products