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Le Chatelier's

Principle
Lesson 3

A(g)

B(g)

AB(g)

2 particles

1 particle

more pressure

less pressure

When the reaction shifts to the right it lowers the pressure


When the reaction shifts to the left it increases the pressure

50 Particles

Shifting right reduces the particles and the pressure

50 Particles

Shifting right reduces the particles and the pressure

49 Particles

Shifting right reduces the particles and the pressure

49 Particles

Shifting right reduces the particles and the pressure

48 Particles

Shifting right reduces the particles and the pressure

4HCl(g) + 2O2(g)

2H2O(l) + 2Cl2(g)

6 gas particles

2 gas particles

more pressure

less pressure

When the reaction goes left it increases the pressure by making more
particles.
2SO3(g)

2SO2(g)

O2(g)

2 gas particles

3 gas particles

less pressure

more pressure

When the reaction goes right it increases the pressure by making more
particles.

I2(g) + Cl2(g)

2 gas particles

2ICl(g)
2 gas particles

the pressure is the same on both sides


This reaction will not shift with pressure.

6.1

Increasing the pressure by decreasing the volume shifts the


reaction to the side with the fewest gas molecules. Only (g)
count for gas particles.
Simulation

4HCl (g) +

2O2 (g)

2H2O (l)

2Cl2 (g)

98kJ

6.1

Increasing the pressure by decreasing the volume shifts the


reaction to the side with the fewest gas molecules. Only (g)
count for gas particles.
Simulation

4HCl (g) +

2O2 (g)

Decrease the volume

2H2O (l)

2Cl2 (g)

98kJ

6.1

Increasing the pressure by decreasing the volume shifts the


reaction to the side with the fewest gas molecules. Only (g)
count for gas particles.
Simulation

4HCl (g) +

2O2 (g)

2H2O (l)

Decrease the volume and you Increase Pressure!

2Cl2 (g)

98kJ

6.1

Increasing the pressure by decreasing the volume shifts the


reaction to the side with the fewest gas molecules. Only (g)
count for gas particles.
Simulation

4HCl (g) +

2O2 (g)

2H2O (l)

Decrease the volume and you Increase Pressure!


All concentration increase!

2Cl2 (g)

98kJ

6.1

Increasing the pressure by decreasing the volume shifts the


reaction to the side with the fewest gas molecules. Only (g)
count for gas particles.
Simulation

4HCl (g) +

2O2 (g)

Count gas particles!

2H2O (l)

Decrease the volume and you Increase Pressure!

2Cl2 (g)

98kJ

6.1

Increasing the pressure by decreasing the volume shifts the


reaction to the side with the fewest gas molecules. Only (g)
count for gas particles.
Simulation

Count gas particles!

6
4HCl (g) +

2
2O2 (g)

2H2O (l)

Decrease the volume and you Increase Pressure!

2Cl2 (g)

98kJ

6.1

Increasing the pressure by decreasing the volume shifts the


reaction to the side with the fewest gas molecules. Only (g)
count for gas particles.

Simulation
Count gas particles!
shifts to products to decrease the pressure
6
2
4HCl (g) +
2O2 (g)
2H2O (l)
+ 2Cl2 (g) +
Decrease the volume and you Increase Pressure!

98kJ

6.2

Decreasing the pressure by increasing the volume shifts the


reaction to the side with the most gas molecules. Only (g) count
for gas particles.
Simulation

Count gas particles!

6
4HCl (g) +

2
2O2 (g)

2H2O (l)

Increase the volume and you Decrease Pressure!

2Cl2 (g)

98kJ

6.2

Decreasing the pressure by increasing the volume shifts the


reaction to the side with the most gas molecules. Only (g) count
for gas particles.
Simulation

Count gas particles!

6
4HCl (g) +

2
2O2 (g)

2H2O (l)

Increase the volume and you Decrease Pressure!

2Cl2 (g)

98kJ

6.2

Decreasing the pressure by increasing the volume shifts the


reaction to the side with the most gas molecules. Only (g) count
for gas particles.
Simulation

Count gas particles!

6
4HCl (g) +

2
2O2 (g)

2H2O (l)

Increase the volume and you Decrease Pressure!

2Cl2 (g)

98kJ

6.2

Decreasing the pressure by increasing the volume shifts the


reaction to the side with the most gas molecules. Only (g) count
for gas particles.

Simulation
Count gas particles!
shifts to the reactants to increase the pressure
6
2
4HCl (g) +
2O2 (g)
2H2O (l)
+ 2Cl2 (g) +
98kJ
Increase the volume and you Decrease Pressure!

4HCl (g) +

2O2 (g)

2H2O (l)

2Cl2 (g)

Describe the shift in the above equilibrium system for each stress
indicated. Describe how [HCl], [O2], and [Cl2] change.
Stress

Shift

[HCl]

[O2]

[Cl2]

98kJ

4HCl (g) +
6

2O2 (g)

2H2O (l)

2Cl2 (g)

Describe the shift in the above equilibrium system for each stress
indicated. Describe how [HCl], [O2], and [Cl2] change.
Stress
[HCl]

Shift

[HCl]

[O2]

[Cl2]

98kJ

4HCl (g) +
6

2O2 (g)

2H2O (l)

2Cl2 (g)

Describe the shift in the above equilibrium system for each stress
indicated. Describe how [HCl], [O2], and [Cl2] change.
Stress

Shift

[HCl]

[O2]

[Cl2]

[HCl]

98kJ

4HCl (g) +
6

2O2 (g)

2H2O (l)

2Cl2 (g)

Describe the shift in the above equilibrium system for each stress
indicated. Describe how [HCl], [O2], and [Cl2] change.
Stress

Shift

[HCl]

[O2]

[Cl2]

[HCl]

[O2]

98kJ

4HCl (g) +
6

2O2 (g)

2H2O (l)

2Cl2 (g)

Describe the shift in the above equilibrium system for each stress
indicated. Describe how [HCl], [O2], and [Cl2] change.
Stress

Shift

[HCl]

[O2]

[Cl2]

[HCl]

[O2]

98kJ

4HCl (g) +
6

2O2 (g)

2H2O (l)

2Cl2 (g)

Describe the shift in the above equilibrium system for each stress
indicated. Describe how [HCl], [O2], and [Cl2] change.
Stress

Shift

[HCl]

[O2]

[Cl2]

[HCl]

[O2]

Add water

98kJ

4HCl (g) +
6

2O2 (g)

2H2O (l)

2Cl2 (g)

Describe the shift in the above equilibrium system for each stress
indicated. Describe how [HCl], [O2], and [Cl2] change.
Stress

Shift

[HCl]

[O2]

[Cl2]

[HCl]

[O2]

Add water

98kJ

4HCl (g) +
6

2O2 (g)

2H2O (l)

2Cl2 (g)

Describe the shift in the above equilibrium system for each stress
indicated. Describe how [HCl], [O2], and [Cl2] change.
Stress

Shift

[HCl]

[O2]

[Cl2]

[HCl]

[O2]

Add water

[Cl2]

98kJ

4HCl (g) +
6

2O2 (g)

2H2O (l)

2Cl2 (g)

Describe the shift in the above equilibrium system for each stress
indicated. Describe how [HCl], [O2], and [Cl2] change.
Stress

Shift

[HCl]

[O2]

[Cl2]

[HCl]

[O2]

Add water

[Cl2]

98kJ

4HCl (g) +
6

2O2 (g)

2H2O (l)

2Cl2 (g)

Describe the shift in the above equilibrium system for each stress
indicated. Describe how [HCl], [O2], and [Cl2] change.
Stress

Shift

[HCl]

[O2]

[Cl2]

[HCl]

[O2]

Add water

[Cl2]

98kJ

4HCl (g) +
6

2O2 (g)

2H2O (l)

2Cl2 (g)

Describe the shift in the above equilibrium system for each stress
indicated. Describe how [HCl], [O2], and [Cl2] change.
Stress

Shift

[HCl]

[O2]

[Cl2]

[HCl]

[O2]

Add water

[Cl2]

V or P
We do

98kJ

4HCl (g) +
6

2O2 (g)

2H2O (l)

2Cl2 (g)

98kJ

Describe the shift in the above equilibrium system for each stress
indicated. Describe how [HCl], [O2], and [Cl2] change.
Stress

Shift

[HCl]

[O2]

[Cl2]

[HCl]

[O2]

Add water

[Cl2]

V or P
We do

P
Rx does

4HCl (g) +
6

2O2 (g)

2H2O (l)

2Cl2 (g)

98kJ

Describe the shift in the above equilibrium system for each stress
indicated. Describe how [HCl], [O2], and [Cl2] change.
Stress

Shift

[HCl]

[O2]

[Cl2]

[HCl]

[O2]

Add water

[Cl2]

V or P
We do

P
Rx does

The Forward and Reverse Rates and Shifting


Explain in terms of the immediate changes to the forward and reverse
rates after each stress why each shift occurs
2CO(g) +

1.

O2(g)

CO is added.

Shift
Forward
Reverse

2CO2(g)

energy

The Forward and Reverse Rates and Shifting


Explain in terms of the immediate changes to the forward and reverse
rates after each stress why each shift occurs
2CO(g) +

1.

O2(g)

CO is added.

Shift
Forward
Reverse

2CO2(g)

energy

The Forward and Reverse Rates and Shifting


Explain in terms of the immediate changes to the forward and reverse
rates after each stress why each shift occurs
2CO(g) +

1.

O2(g)

CO is added.

Shift
Forward
Reverse

2CO2(g)

energy

The Forward and Reverse Rates and Shifting


Explain in terms of the immediate changes to the forward and reverse
rates after each stress why each shift occurs
2CO(g) +

1.

O2(g)

2CO2(g)

CO is added- more reactant collisions.

Shift
Forward
Reverse

energy

The Forward and Reverse Rates and Shifting


Explain in terms of the immediate changes to the forward and reverse
rates after each stress why each shift occurs
2CO(g) +

1.

O2(g)

2CO2(g)

CO is added- more reactant collisions.

Shift
Forward
Reverse

Right
Increases
No change

energy

The Forward and Reverse Rates and Shifting


Explain in terms of the immediate changes to the forward and reverse
rates after each stress why each shift occurs
2CO(g) +

2.

O2(g)

CO is removed.

Shift
Forward
Reverse

2CO2(g)

energy

The Forward and Reverse Rates and Shifting


Explain in terms of the immediate changes to the forward and reverse
rates after each stress why each shift occurs
2CO(g) +

2.

O2(g)

CO is removed.

Shift
Forward
Reverse

2CO2(g)

energy

The Forward and Reverse Rates and Shifting


Explain in terms of the immediate changes to the forward and reverse
rates after each stress why each shift occurs
2CO(g) +

2.

O2(g)

CO is removed.

Shift
Forward
Reverse

2CO2(g)

energy

The Forward and Reverse Rates and Shifting


Explain in terms of the immediate changes to the forward and reverse
rates after each stress why each shift occurs
2CO(g) +

2.

O2(g)

CO is removed.

Shift
Forward
Reverse

left
decreases
no change

2CO2(g)

energy

The Forward and Reverse Rates and Shifting


Explain in terms of the immediate changes to the forward and reverse
rates after each stress why each shift occurs
2CO(g) +

3.

O2(g)

2CO2(g)

Temperature is increased.

Shift
Forward
Reverse

energy

The Forward and Reverse Rates and Shifting


Explain in terms of the immediate changes to the forward and reverse
rates after each stress why each shift occurs
2CO(g) +

3.

O2(g)

2CO2(g)

energy

Temperature is increased- both forward and reverse rates


increase.

Shift
Forward
Reverse

The Forward and Reverse Rates and Shifting


Explain in terms of the immediate changes to the forward and reverse
rates after each stress why each shift occurs
2CO(g) +

3.

O2(g)

2CO2(g)

energy

Temperature is increased- both forward and reverse rates


increase.

Shift
Forward
Reverse

The Forward and Reverse Rates and Shifting


Explain in terms of the immediate changes to the forward and reverse
rates after each stress why each shift occurs
2CO(g) +

3.

O2(g)

2CO2(g)

energy

Temperature is increased- both forward and reverse rates


increase.
Shift
left
Forward
Reverse

The Forward and Reverse Rates and Shifting


Explain in terms of the immediate changes to the forward and reverse
rates after each stress why each shift occurs
2CO(g) +

3.

O2(g)

2CO2(g)

energy

Temperature is increased- both forward and reverse rates


increase.
Shift
left
Forward
increases
Reverse
increases

The Forward and Reverse Rates and Shifting


Explain in terms of the immediate changes to the forward and reverse
rates after each stress why each shift occurs
2CO(g) +

3.

O2(g)

2CO2(g)

energy

Temperature is increased- both forward and reverse rates


increase.
Shift
left
Forward
increases
Reverse
increases by more

The Forward and Reverse Rates and Shifting


Explain in terms of the immediate changes to the forward and reverse
rates after each stress why each shift occurs
2CO(g) +

4.

O2(g)

Volume is decreased.

Shift
Forward
Reverse

2CO2(g)

energy

The Forward and Reverse Rates and Shifting


Explain in terms of the immediate changes to the forward and reverse
rates after each stress why each shift occurs
2CO(g) +

O2(g)

3
4.

Volume is decreased-

Shift
Forward
Reverse

2CO2(g)

energy

2
Pressure increases!
All concentrations go up!

The Forward and Reverse Rates and Shifting


Explain in terms of the immediate changes to the forward and reverse
rates after each stress why each shift occurs
2CO(g) +

O2(g)

3
4.

energy

Volume is decreased-

Shift
Forward
Reverse

2CO2(g)

right

Pressure increases!
All concentrations go up!

The Forward and Reverse Rates and Shifting


Explain in terms of the immediate changes to the forward and reverse
rates after each stress why each shift occurs
2CO(g) +

O2(g)

3
4.

energy

Volume is decreased-

Shift
Forward
Reverse

2CO2(g)

right
increases
increases

Pressure increases!
All concentrations go up!

The Forward and Reverse Rates and Shifting


Explain in terms of the immediate changes to the forward and reverse
rates after each stress why each shift occurs
2CO(g) +

O2(g)

3
4.

2CO2(g)

energy

Volume is decreased-

Shift
Forward
Reverse

right
increases by more
increases

Pressure increases!
All concentrations go up!

The Forward and Reverse Rates and Shifting


Changes were made to an equilibrium system, a shift occurred, and a
new equilibrium was established. Compare the new forward and
reverse reaction rates and the reactant and product concentrations to
the original ones.
2H2(g) +
1.

O2(g)

The volume is decreased.

Shift
Forward rate
Reverse rate
[O2]
[H2]
[H2O]

2H2O(g) + 250 KJ

The Forward and Reverse Rates and Shifting


Changes were made to an equilibrium system, a shift occurred, and a
new equilibrium was established. Compare the new forward and
reverse reaction rates and the reactant and product concentrations to
the original ones.
2H2(g) +
1.

O2(g)

The volume is decreased.

Shift
Forward rate
Reverse rate
[O2]
[H2]
[H2O]

2H2O(g) + 250 KJ

The Forward and Reverse Rates and Shifting


Changes were made to an equilibrium system, a shift occurred, and a
new equilibrium was established. Compare the new forward and
reverse reaction rates and the reactant and product concentrations to
the original ones.
2H2(g) +
1.

O2(g)

The volume is decreased.

Shift
Forward rate
Reverse rate
[O2]
[H2]
[H2O]

2H2O(g) + 250 KJ
Pressure increases

The Forward and Reverse Rates and Shifting


Changes were made to an equilibrium system, a shift occurred, and a
new equilibrium was established. Compare the new forward and
reverse reaction rates and the reactant and product concentrations to
the original ones.
3
2
2H2(g) +
O2(g)
2H2O(g) + 250 KJ
1.

The volume is decreased.

Shift
Forward rate
Reverse rate
[O2]
[H2]
[H2O]

Pressure increases.

The Forward and Reverse Rates and Shifting


Changes were made to an equilibrium system, a shift occurred, and a
new equilibrium was established. Compare the new forward and
reverse reaction rates and the reactant and product concentrations to
the original ones.
3
2
2H2(g) +
O2(g)
2H2O(g) + 250 KJ
1.

The volume is decreased.

Shift
Forward rate
Reverse rate
[O2]
[H2]
[H2O]

right

Pressure increases.

The Forward and Reverse Rates and Shifting


Changes were made to an equilibrium system, a shift occurred, and a
new equilibrium was established. Compare the new forward and
reverse reaction rates and the reactant and product concentrations to
the original ones.
3
2
2H2(g) +
O2(g)
2H2O(g) + 250 KJ
1.

The volume is decreased.

Shift
Forward rate
Reverse rate
[O2]
[H2]
[H2O]

right
increases

Pressure increases.

The Forward and Reverse Rates and Shifting


Changes were made to an equilibrium system, a shift occurred, and a
new equilibrium was established. Compare the new forward and
reverse reaction rates and the reactant and product concentrations to
the original ones.
3
2
2H2(g) +
O2(g)
2H2O(g) + 250 KJ
1.

The volume is decreased. Pressure increases.


All Concentrations increase- All rates increase!

Shift
Forward rate
Reverse rate
[O2]
[H2]
[H2O]

right
increases
increases

The Forward and Reverse Rates and Shifting


Changes were made to an equilibrium system, a shift occurred, and a
new equilibrium was established. Compare the new forward and
reverse reaction rates and the reactant and product concentrations to
the original ones.
3
2
2H2(g) +
O2(g)
2H2O(g) + 250 KJ
1.

The volume is decreased. Pressure increases.


All Concentrations increase- All rates increase!

Shift
Forward rate
Reverse rate
[O2]
[H2]
[H2O]

right
increases
increases
increases

The Forward and Reverse Rates and Shifting


Changes were made to an equilibrium system, a shift occurred, and a
new equilibrium was established. Compare the new forward and
reverse reaction rates and the reactant and product concentrations to
the original ones.
3
2
2H2(g) +
O2(g)
2H2O(g) + 250 KJ
1.

The volume is decreased. Pressure increases.


All Concentrations increase- All rates increase!

Shift
Forward rate
Reverse rate
[O2]
[H2]
[H2O]

right
increases
increases
increases
increases

The Forward and Reverse Rates and Shifting


Changes were made to an equilibrium system, a shift occurred, and a
new equilibrium was established. Compare the new forward and
reverse reaction rates and the reactant and product concentrations to
the original ones.
3
2
2H2(g) +
O2(g)
2H2O(g) + 250 KJ
1.

The volume is decreased. Pressure increases.


All Concentrations increase- All rates increase!

Shift
Forward rate
Reverse rate
[O2]
[H2]
[H2O]

right
increases
increases
increases
increases
increases

The Forward and Reverse Rates and Shifting


Changes were made to an equilibrium system, a shift occurred, and a
new equilibrium was established. Compare the new forward and
reverse reaction rates and the reactant and product concentrations to
the original ones.
3
2
2H2(g) +
O2(g)
2H2O(g) + 250 KJ
2.

The Temperature is increased.

Shift
Forward rate
Reverse rate
[O2]
[H2]
[H2O]

The Forward and Reverse Rates and Shifting


Changes were made to an equilibrium system, a shift occurred, and a
new equilibrium was established. Compare the new forward and
reverse reaction rates and the reactant and product concentrations to
the original ones.
3
2
2H2(g) +
O2(g)
2H2O(g) + 250 KJ
2.

The Temperature is increased.


All rates increase!

Shift
Forward rate
Reverse rate
[O2]
[H2]
[H2O]

The Forward and Reverse Rates and Shifting


Changes were made to an equilibrium system, a shift occurred, and a
new equilibrium was established. Compare the new forward and
reverse reaction rates and the reactant and product concentrations to
the original ones.
3
2
2H2(g) +
O2(g)
2H2O(g) + 250 KJ
2.

The Temperature is increased.


All rates increase!

Shift
Forward rate
Reverse rate
[O2]
[H2]
[H2O]

left

The Forward and Reverse Rates and Shifting


Changes were made to an equilibrium system, a shift occurred, and a
new equilibrium was established. Compare the new forward and
reverse reaction rates and the reactant and product concentrations to
the original ones.
3
2
2H2(g) +
O2(g)
2H2O(g) + 250 KJ
2.

The Temperature is increased.


All rates increase!

Shift
Forward rate
Reverse rate
[O2]
[H2]
[H2O]

left
increases

The Forward and Reverse Rates and Shifting


Changes were made to an equilibrium system, a shift occurred, and a
new equilibrium was established. Compare the new forward and
reverse reaction rates and the reactant and product concentrations to
the original ones.
3
2
2H2(g) +
O2(g)
2H2O(g) + 250 KJ
2.

The Temperature is increased.


All rates increase!

Shift
Forward rate
Reverse rate
[O2]
[H2]
[H2O]

left
increases
increases

The Forward and Reverse Rates and Shifting


Changes were made to an equilibrium system, a shift occurred, and a
new equilibrium was established. Compare the new forward and
reverse reaction rates and the reactant and product concentrations to
the original ones.
3
2
2H2(g) +
O2(g)
2H2O(g) + 250 KJ
2.

The Temperature is increased.


All rates increase!

Shift
Forward rate
Reverse rate
[O2]
[H2]
[H2O]

left
increases
increases
increases

The Forward and Reverse Rates and Shifting


Changes were made to an equilibrium system, a shift occurred, and a
new equilibrium was established. Compare the new forward and
reverse reaction rates and the reactant and product concentrations to
the original ones.
3
2
2H2(g) +
O2(g)
2H2O(g) + 250 KJ
2.

The Temperature is increased.


All rates increase!

Shift
Forward rate
Reverse rate
[O2]
[H2]
[H2O]

left
increases
increases
increases
increases

The Forward and Reverse Rates and Shifting


Changes were made to an equilibrium system, a shift occurred, and a
new equilibrium was established. Compare the new forward and
reverse reaction rates and the reactant and product concentrations to
the original ones.
3
2
2H2(g) +
O2(g)
2H2O(g) + 250 KJ
2.

The Temperature is increased.


All rates increase!

Shift
Forward rate
Reverse rate
[O2]
[H2]
[H2O]

left
increases
increases
increases
increases
decreases

The Forward and Reverse Rates and Shifting


Changes were made to an equilibrium system, a shift occurred, and a
new equilibrium was established. Compare the new forward and
reverse reaction rates and the reactant and product concentrations to
the original ones.
2H2(g) +
3.

H2O is added.

Shift
Forward rate
Reverse rate
[O2]
[H2]
[H O]

O2(g)

2H2O(g) + 250 KJ

The Forward and Reverse Rates and Shifting


Changes were made to an equilibrium system, a shift occurred, and a
new equilibrium was established. Compare the new forward and
reverse reaction rates and the reactant and product concentrations to
the original ones.
2H2(g) +
3.

H2O is added.

Shift
Forward rate
Reverse rate
[O2]
[H2]
[H O]

O2(g)

2H2O(g) + 250 KJ

The Forward and Reverse Rates and Shifting


Changes were made to an equilibrium system, a shift occurred, and a
new equilibrium was established. Compare the new forward and
reverse reaction rates and the reactant and product concentrations to
the original ones.
2H2(g) +
3.

H2O is added.

Shift
Forward rate
Reverse rate
[O2]
[H2]
[H O]

O2(g)

2H2O(g) + 250 KJ

The Forward and Reverse Rates and Shifting


Changes were made to an equilibrium system, a shift occurred, and a
new equilibrium was established. Compare the new forward and
reverse reaction rates and the reactant and product concentrations to
the original ones.
2H2(g) +
3.

O2(g)

H2O is added.

Shift
Forward rate
Reverse rate
[O2]
[H2]
[H O]

left

2H2O(g) + 250 KJ

The Forward and Reverse Rates and Shifting


Changes were made to an equilibrium system, a shift occurred, and a
new equilibrium was established. Compare the new forward and
reverse reaction rates and the reactant and product concentrations to
the original ones.
2H2(g) +
3.

O2(g)

H2O is added.

Shift
Forward rate
Reverse rate
[O2]
[H2]
[H O]

left
increased

2H2O(g) + 250 KJ

The Forward and Reverse Rates and Shifting


Changes were made to an equilibrium system, a shift occurred, and a
new equilibrium was established. Compare the new forward and
reverse reaction rates and the reactant and product concentrations to
the original ones.
2H2(g) +
3.

O2(g)

H2O is added.

Shift
Forward rate
Reverse rate
[O2]
[H2]
[H O]

left
increased
increased

2H2O(g) + 250 KJ

The Forward and Reverse Rates and Shifting


Changes were made to an equilibrium system, a shift occurred, and a
new equilibrium was established. Compare the new forward and
reverse reaction rates and the reactant and product concentrations to
the original ones.
2H2(g) +
3.

O2(g)

H2O is added.

Shift
Forward rate
Reverse rate
[O2]
[H2]
[H O]

left
increased
increased
increased

2H2O(g) + 250 KJ

The Forward and Reverse Rates and Shifting


Changes were made to an equilibrium system, a shift occurred, and a
new equilibrium was established. Compare the new forward and
reverse reaction rates and the reactant and product concentrations to
the original ones.
2H2(g) +
3.

O2(g)

H2O is added.

Shift
Forward rate
Reverse rate
[O2]
[H2]
[H O]

left
increased
increased
increased
increased

2H2O(g) + 250 KJ

The Forward and Reverse Rates and Shifting


Changes were made to an equilibrium system, a shift occurred, and a
new equilibrium was established. Compare the new forward and
reverse reaction rates and the reactant and product concentrations to
the original ones.
2H2(g) +
3.

O2(g)

2H2O(g) + 250 KJ

H2O is added.

Shift
Forward rate
Reverse rate
[O2]
[H2]
[H O]

left
increased
increased
increased
increased
increased as it was added

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