3.1.6 Chemical Equilibria

    Cards (8)

    • dynamic equilibrium
      1. rate of forwards and backwards reaction equal
      2. concentration of reactants and products constant
      3. only occurs in closed system
    • Temperature increased
      • shift in ENDOthermic direction
      • to reduce temp by absorbing heat
    • Temperature decreased
      • shift in EXOthermic direction
      • increase temp by giving out heat
    • equilibrium shift to OPPOSE change
    • Pressure increase
      • shift to side with fewer gas molecules
      • to reduce pressure
    • Pressure decrease
      • shift to side with more gas molecules
      • to increase pressure
    • lower temps may give
      • higher yield of product
      BUT
      • slow rates of reaction
    • high pressure may give
      • higher yield of product
      • faster rate of reaction
      BUT
      • too high energy costs for pumps
      • too high equipment costs (has to withstand high pressures)
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