Chemical Equilibrium: Reversible Reactions and Equilibrium Constant

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What is the defining characteristic of a reversible reaction?

  • It involves only reactants
  • It only occurs in one direction
  • It proceeds to completion
  • It reaches an equilibrium state (correct)

What is the necessary condition for equilibrium in a reversible reaction?

  • Equal concentrations of reactants and products (correct)
  • Presence of catalysts
  • Absence of products
  • Unlimited supply of reactants

In a complete reaction, what happens to all the reactants?

  • They are converted into products (correct)
  • They disappear
  • They are used up
  • They remain unchanged

What is the Law of Mass Action related to?

<p>Concentration of reactants and products (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to most chemical reactions in terms of completion?

<p>They never go to completion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is responsible for the existence of life on Earth?

<p>The delicate equilibrium phenomenon in the atmosphere (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the macroscopic characteristic of the reverse reaction in a reversible reaction?

<p>Equal rate with the forward reaction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do reversible reactions in chemistry involve?

<p>Products recombining to form reactants (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of irreversible reactions?

<p>They never go to completion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common example of a reversible reaction in everyday life?

<p>Formation of water from hydrogen and oxygen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when hydrogen iodide is heated in a closed flask?

<p>Formation of purple iodine vapors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the purple color fading in the reaction between hydrogen and iodine indicate?

<p>The forward reaction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do aquatic plants and animals indirectly depend on for their lives?

<p>The concentration of dissolved oxygen in water (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of equilibrium phenomenon in the atmosphere for life on Earth?

<p>Supporting the existence of life on Earth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the delicate equilibrium phenomenon support in environmental systems?

<p>The existence and balance of environmental systems (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do irreversible reactions involve?

<p>Formation of new substances only (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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