5.6.5

Representations of Equilibrium

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Representations of Equilibrium

The equilibrium position of a closed system depends on the temperature or pressure of the system. The equilibrium position is defined by the ratio of products to reactants.

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Solvation

  • If a salt dissolves well, the position of equilibrium lies to the right, towards the side of dissolved ions.
    • A salt which dissolves well is described as a strong electrolyte.
  • A particulate representation can be used to show how good an electrolyte a salt is in a particular solution.
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Reactions

  • Particulate representations can also be used for chemical reactions such as the Haber process for forming ammonia.
    • 3H2(g) + N2(g) → 2NH3(g)
  • The position of equilibrium can be calculated by the ratio of products to reactants.
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1Structure - Models of the Particulate of Matter

2Structure - Models of Bonding & Structure

3Structure - Classification of Matter

3.1The Periodic Table: Classification of Elements

3.2Periodic Trends

3.3Group 1 Alkali Metals

3.4Halogens

3.5Noble gases, group 18

3.6Functional Groups: Classification of Organic

3.7Functional Group Chemistry

3.8Alkanes

3.9Alcohols

3.10Halogenoalkanes

4Reactivity - What Drives Chemical Reaction?

5Reactivity - How Much, How Fast & How Far?

6Reactivity - The Mechanisms of Chemical Change

7Measurement, Data Processing & Analysis

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