Reversible Reactions

Question 1

what is a reversible reaction?

Answer 1

where the products of the reaction can react with each other and convert back to the original reactants

Question 2

what is the symbol for a reversible reaction?

Answer 2

⇌

Question 3

the thermal decomposition of ammonium chloride

Answer 3

• ammonium chloride is a white solid
• when it’s heated it breaks down into the gases ammonia and hydrogen chloride - this is the FORWARD reaction
• if you let it cool the ammonia and hydrogen chloride react to re-form the solid - this is the BACKWARD reaction