CH 16: Application of equilibrium principles
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According to Le Chatelier's principle, increasing the pressure in a gaseous reaction system shifts the equilibrium towards the side with:

  • The direction cannot be determined from the information given
  • No change in the number of gas molecules
  • Fewer gas molecules (correct)
  • More gas molecules

In a graph showing concentration versus time for a reaction at equilibrium, a flat line indicates:

  • The reaction has been disturbed
  • The reaction has not started yet
  • The graph is incorrectly plotted
  • The system has reached equilibrium (correct)

The Haber process for ammonia production utilizes which of the following conditions to increase the yield?

  • High pressure and moderate temperature (correct)
  • Low pressure and low temperature
  • Low pressure and high temperature
  • High pressure and high temperature

In the Contact process for sulfuric acid production, the yield of sulfur trioxide is maximized by:

<p>Increasing pressure and maintaining moderate temperature (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following types of graphs can help identify when a chemical reaction system has reached equilibrium?

<p>Both rate versus time and concentration versus time graphs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In equilibrium calculations, the equilibrium constant ($K_c$) is affected by changes in:

<p>Temperature only (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A sudden change in slope in a graph of concentration versus time for a reaction at equilibrium indicates:

<p>The reaction has been disturbed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In industrial processes, adjustments to temperature, pressure, and reactant concentration are made to:

<p>Optimize the yield of desired products (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about Le Chatelier's principle is true?

<p>It is used to control the direction of a reaction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a graph of rate versus time for a reaction at equilibrium, a flat line indicates:

<p>The system has reached equilibrium (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Le Chatelier's principle state?

<p>When a system at equilibrium is subjected to a change in concentration, temperature, or pressure, it adjusts to counteract the change. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does increasing the concentration of reactants affect the equilibrium?

<p>Shifts it towards the products, increasing product formation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In an exothermic reaction, how does increasing temperature affect the equilibrium?

<p>Shifts it towards the reactants, reducing product yield. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you increase the concentration of products in a reaction?

<p>Shifts the equilibrium towards the reactants, reducing product formation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Le Chatelier's principle help in predicting the effects of changing conditions on a reaction?

<p>It provides insights into how changes in conditions can shift the position of equilibrium. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can affect the position of equilibrium in a reaction?

<p>Volume (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of increasing pressure on a reaction at equilibrium?

<p>Shifts the equilibrium towards the side with more moles of gas. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when pressure is increased by decreasing volume in a gaseous reaction?

<p>The equilibrium shifts towards the side with fewer gas molecules (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does a flat line on a graph of concentration versus time indicate in an equilibrium reaction?

<p>The system is at equilibrium (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a sudden change in slope on a graph of rate versus time indicate in an equilibrium reaction?

<p>A change in concentration or temperature has occurred (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can the direction of the equilibrium shift be deduced from graphs showing different parameters versus time?

<p>By looking at the shape of the curve (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to optimize the yield of products in industrial processes like the Haber and Contact processes?

<p>Balancing rate and yield with optimal temperature (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do adjustments to temperature, pressure, and reactant concentration affect the yield of desired products in industrial processes?

<p>They increase the yield (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required to maximize the yield of sulfur trioxide in the Contact process for sulfuric acid production?

<p>High pressure and low temperature (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Le Chatelier's principle considered an indispensable tool for chemists and engineers involved in industrial processes?

<p>It assists in controlling and optimizing chemical reactions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When a graph showing volume versus time for a gaseous reaction has a sudden change in slope, what does this indicate?

<p>A disturbance like a change in volume or temperature. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when pressure is decreased by increasing volume in a gaseous reaction?

<p>The equilibrium shifts towards the side with more gas molecules. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Le Chatelier's principle predict the effect of increasing the concentration of products in a reaction?

<p>The equilibrium shifts towards the products, increasing product formation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In an exothermic reaction, how does decreasing the temperature affect the equilibrium?

<p>The equilibrium shifts towards the reactants, increasing product yield. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect does increasing the pressure have on a gaseous reaction system at equilibrium?

<p>Shifts the equilibrium towards the side with more gaseous molecules. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the concentration of reactants is decreased in a reaction, what happens to the position of equilibrium?

<p>Equilibrium shifts towards the products. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What impact does increasing temperature have on endothermic reactions at equilibrium?

<p>Equilibrium shifts towards the products. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Le Chatelier's principle explain the effect of changing temperature on exothermic reactions?

<p>Increasing temperature shifts equilibrium towards reactants. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to an exothermic reaction system at equilibrium when pressure is increased?

<p>Equilibrium shifts towards reactants. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Le Chatelier's principle explain changes in product formation when reactant concentration is increased?

<p>Equilibrium shifts towards products, increasing product formation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a flat line on a rate vs. time graph for a chemical reaction indicate?

<p>The system has reached equilibrium (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can Le Chatelier's principle be practically applied to increase the yield in a gaseous reaction?

<p>Optimizing the temperature and using a catalyst (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the optimal condition for the Contact Process in sulfuric acid production to maximize the yield of sulfur trioxide?

<p>Balancing rate and yield by optimizing temperature (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In industrial processes, what adjustments can be made to optimize the yield of desired products?

<p>Adjusting temperature, pressure, and reactant concentration (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When analyzing equilibrium graphs showing concentration vs. time, how can a shift in equilibrium be deduced?

<p>From a sudden change in slope (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that shifts the equilibrium towards more gas molecules in a gaseous reaction?

<p>Reducing volume (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Le Chatelier's principle explain the Haber process for ammonia production?

<p>Balancing rate and yield with optimal conditions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In an exothermic reaction at equilibrium, what effect does decreasing the pressure have on the position of equilibrium?

<p>The equilibrium shifts towards the products, favoring product formation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In an endothermic reaction at equilibrium, what effect does increasing the concentration of products have on the position of equilibrium?

<p>The equilibrium shifts towards the reactants, favoring reactant formation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a graph of rate versus time for a reaction at equilibrium shows a sudden change in slope, what does this indicate?

<p>The system has been perturbed, and the equilibrium position is shifting. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Le Chatelier's principle, what effect does increasing the temperature have on an exothermic reaction at equilibrium?

<p>The equilibrium shifts towards the reactants, favoring reactant formation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a gaseous reaction at equilibrium, what effect does decreasing the volume have on the position of equilibrium?

<p>The equilibrium shifts towards the products, favoring product formation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In an endothermic reaction at equilibrium, what effect does decreasing the temperature have on the position of equilibrium?

<p>The equilibrium shifts towards the reactants, favoring reactant formation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a graph of concentration versus time for a reaction at equilibrium shows a flat line, what does this indicate?

<p>The system has reached equilibrium, and the concentrations of products and reactants are constant. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a gaseous reaction at equilibrium, what effect does increasing the pressure have on the position of equilibrium?

<p>The equilibrium shifts towards the side with more gaseous molecules, regardless of whether it's the reactant or product side. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Le Chatelier's principle, what effect does decreasing the concentration of reactants have on the position of equilibrium?

<p>The equilibrium shifts towards the products, favoring product formation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a reaction at equilibrium, which of the following types of graphs can help identify when the system has been perturbed and the equilibrium position is shifting?

<p>A graph of rate versus time showing a sudden change in slope. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a gaseous reaction system at equilibrium, if the pressure is increased by decreasing the volume, the equilibrium will shift towards the side with:

<p>Fewer gas molecules (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the Haber process for ammonia production is correct?

<p>Le Chatelier's principle is applied by increasing pressure and using an optimal moderate temperature. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a graph showing concentration versus time for a reaction at equilibrium, a sudden change in slope indicates:

<p>A disturbance in the system, such as a change in concentration or temperature (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Contact process for sulfuric acid production, the yield of sulfur trioxide is maximized by:

<p>Increasing the pressure and maintaining a moderate temperature (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the concentration of products is increased in a reaction at equilibrium, according to Le Chatelier's principle, the equilibrium will shift:

<p>Towards the reactants side to counteract the increase in products (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a graph of rate versus time for a reaction at equilibrium, a flat line indicates:

<p>The reaction has reached equilibrium (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that affects the equilibrium constant ($K_c$) in equilibrium calculations?

<p>Temperature (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In an endothermic reaction at equilibrium, increasing the temperature will:

<p>Shift the equilibrium towards the products side (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about Le Chatelier's principle is incorrect?

<p>It states that changing the concentration of reactants will not affect the equilibrium position. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a graph showing concentration versus time for a reaction at equilibrium, the direction of the equilibrium shift can be deduced from:

<p>The changes observed in the graph after a disturbance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In an industrial process involving an endothermic reaction, which adjustment would increase the yield of products according to Le Chatelier's principle?

<p>Increasing the temperature (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of increasing the concentration of products in a reversible reaction at equilibrium?

<p>The equilibrium shifts towards the reactants to counteract the change (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Contact process for sulfuric acid production, which condition would maximize the yield of sulfur trioxide ($SO_3$)?

<p>Low temperature and high pressure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a graph of concentration versus time for a reaction at equilibrium, a sudden change in slope indicates:

<p>A change in the conditions has caused a shift in the equilibrium position (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about Le Chatelier's principle is incorrect?

<p>It applies only to reversible reactions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In an exothermic reaction at equilibrium, what is the effect of decreasing the pressure by increasing the volume?

<p>The equilibrium shifts towards the reactants (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a gaseous reaction system at equilibrium, which of the following changes would shift the equilibrium towards the side with fewer gas molecules?

<p>Increasing the pressure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a factor that can affect the position of equilibrium in a reaction, according to Le Chatelier's principle?

<p>Catalyst (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Haber process for ammonia production ($N_2 + 3H_2 \rightleftharpoons 2NH_3$), which condition would favor the formation of ammonia?

<p>Low temperature and high pressure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a graph of rate versus time for a reaction at equilibrium, a flat line indicates:

<p>The forward and reverse reaction rates are equal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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