Chemical Equilibrium: Concepts and Calculations

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For the reversible reaction $2A(g) + B(g) \rightleftharpoons C(g)$, the equilibrium constant, Kp, is found to be significantly larger than 1. Which statement best describes this system at equilibrium?

  • The concentration of A and B will be significantly higher than C.
  • The concentration of C will be significantly higher than A and B. (correct)
  • The partial pressures of A, B, and C will be approximately equal.
  • The reaction rate of the forward reaction is significantly slower than the reverse reaction.

Consider the gas-phase equilibrium: $X(g) + 2Y(g) \rightleftharpoons Z(g)$. If the pressure on the system is increased, which way will the equilibrium shift according to Le Chatelier's principle?

  • The equilibrium will shift to the right, favoring the product. (correct)
  • The equilibrium will not shift, as pressure changes only affect reactions in solution.
  • The equilibrium will oscillate back and forth.
  • The equilibrium will shift to the left, favoring the reactants.

Which of the following scenarios will NOT cause a shift in the equilibrium position of a reaction?

  • Changing the temperature of the system.
  • Adding an inert gas to the reaction vessel at constant volume. (correct)
  • Increasing the concentration of a reactant.
  • Adding a catalyst to the reaction mixture.

For the reaction $A(g) \rightleftharpoons B(g) + C(g)$, $K_c = 2.25$ at a certain temperature. If a 2.0 L flask initially contains 2.0 mol of A, what is the approximate concentration of B at equilibrium?

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Consider the reaction: $2SO_2(g) + O_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2SO_3(g)$. At a certain temperature, $K_c = 100$. If the initial concentrations are $[SO_2] = 2.0 M$, $[O_2] = 1.5 M$, and $[SO_3] = 1.0 M$, which direction will the reaction shift to reach equilibrium?

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For an endothermic reaction, how does increasing the temperature affect the equilibrium constant (K)?

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The reaction $A(g) + B(g) \rightleftharpoons C(g)$ has an equilibrium constant of $K = 0.25$. You introduce 1.0 mol of A and 1.0 mol of B into a 1.0 L container. What is the equilibrium concentration of C?

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Which statement is correct regarding the relationship between $K_p$ and $K_c$ for the reaction $N_2(g) + 3H_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2NH_3(g)$?

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The equilibrium constant for the reaction $H_2(g) + I_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2HI(g)$ is 50 at 448 °C. Starting with 2.0 atm of $H_2$ and 2.0 atm of $I_2$, what is the partial pressure of HI at equilibrium?

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For the equilibrium $A(g) \rightleftharpoons B(g)$, the initial concentration of A is 1.0 M and the equilibrium concentration of B is 0.4 M. What is the value of the equilibrium constant K?

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Flashcards

Chemical Equilibrium

State where the rate of forward and reverse reactions are equal, resulting in no net change in reactant and product concentrations.

Equilibrium Constant (K)

A quantitative measure of the extent to which a reaction proceeds to completion at a given temperature.

Kc

Equilibrium constant using molar concentrations.

Kp

Equilibrium constant using partial pressures (for gaseous reactions).

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Le Chatelier's Principle

If a change of condition is applied to a system in equilibrium, the system will shift to relieve the stress.

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ICE Table Method

A structured approach to solving equilibrium problems used to determine equilibrium concentrations.

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Approximation for Small K

If K is very small and the initial concentration is significant, assume 'x' is small compared to the initial concentration.

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Reaction Quotient (Q)

A measure of the relative amount of products and reactants at any given time, not necessarily at equilibrium.

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Q < K

If Q < K, the reaction will shift towards the products to reach equilibrium.

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Q > K

If Q > K, the reaction will shift towards the reactants to reach equilibrium.

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