Equilibria

What is dynamic equilibrium?

It is a state of a reversible reaction in which the rate of the forward reaction equals the rate of the backward reaction

What is le chatelier’s principle?

If a system at equilibrium is disturbed, the equilibrium moves in the direction that tends to reduce the disturbance.

How does increasing concentration of reactants affect equilibrium?

If you increase the concentration of the reactants, equilibrium will shift to the side of the products

How does increasing temperature affect equilibrium?

If you increase the temperature, the endothermic reaction will be favoured

How does increasing pressure affect equilibrium?

If pressure is increased, it will favour the sides with fewer moles

How do you work out equilibrium constant?

Products / reactants

What is the equilibrium constant?

The ratio of the concentrations of products to reactants

What is used to show concentration?

[ ] Square brackets