Equilibrium position Flashcards
1
Q
what is equilibrium position?
A
-equilibrium position gives an idea of the comparative amounts to products
2
Q
what is La Chatelier’s Principle?
A
if a chemical system in a dynamic equilibrium is subjected to a change in conditions, the position of the equilibrium will shift in a way that will minimise (oppose/counteract) that change
3
Q
how does the addition of a catalyst effect the position of equilibrium?
A
- a catalyst does not change the position of equilibrium
-it merely speeds up the rates of the forwards and the reverse reactions, equally increasing the rate at which dynamic equilibrium is reached
4
Q
what will increasing the temperature do to the position of equlibrium?
A
it will shift left in the endothermic direction
