Mod 5 Static and Dynamic equilibrium Flashcards
What is an open system?
A system which interacts with surroundings through transfers of energy and matter
Subject to environmental factors
What is a closed system?
A closed system is not subject to the influence of environmental factors
What is a system?
An environment where there is one or more chemical reactions taking place. May be open or closed system
What is an irrerversible process?
This is where reactants form products and these products can’t be converted back to reform the reactants
Said to be in static equilibrium
How are irreversible reactions indicated?
A one way arrow –>
What are reversible reactions?
This is where reactants form products, and these products can be converted back to re form reactants
If these processes occur in a closed system, dynamic equilibrium can be achieved
What is static equilibrium?
This is an irreversible reaction because it has stopped. The reaction has occurred and the forward and reverse reaction rates are both equal to 0
WHat is dynamic equilibrium?
It is when the forward and reverse reaction rates of a chemical equilibrium are equal and are continuing indefinitely
