Le Chatelier’s Principle: Pressure Changes on Equilibrium (OCR GCSE Chemistry A (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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What happens to equilibrium when pressure changes?
What happens to equilibrium when pressure changes?
It shifts to oppose the pressure change
When pressure increases, equilibrium shifts to...
When pressure increases, equilibrium shifts to...
The side with fewer moles of gas
When pressure decreases, equilibrium shifts to...
When pressure decreases, equilibrium shifts to...
The side with more moles of gas
Why does equilibrium shift to fewer moles at high pressure?
Why does equilibrium shift to fewer moles at high pressure?
To reduce pressure and oppose the change
Why does equilibrium shift to more moles at low pressure?
Why does equilibrium shift to more moles at low pressure?
To increase pressure and oppose the change
Which reactions are affected by pressure changes?
Which reactions are affected by pressure changes?
Reactions involving gases
Ammonia formation equation
Ammonia formation equation
In ammonia formation, which side has fewer moles?
In ammonia formation, which side has fewer moles?
Right side (2 moles vs 4 moles)