Chemical Equilibrium: Theodore L. Brown H. Eugene Lemay, Jr. and Bruce E. Bursten

Chemistry, The Central Science, 10th edition
Theodore L. Brown; H. Eugene LeMay, Jr.; and

Bruce E. Bursten
Chapter 15
Chemical Equilibrium
Equilibrium
What is Equilibrium?
Equilibrium
What is Equilibrium?
Equilibrium
The Concept of Equilibrium
Chemical equilibrium occurs when a

reaction and its reverse reaction proceed at Equilibrium
the same rate.
Equilibrium is a state in which there are no observable
changes as time goes by.
Chemical equilibrium is achieved when:

• the rates of the forward and reverse reactions are equal and
• the concentrations of the reactants and products remain
constant
H2O (l) H2O (g)
N2O4 (g) 2NO2 (g)

Equilibrium
14.1
The Concept of Equilibrium
• As a system
approaches equilibrium,
both the forward and
reverse reactions are
occurring.
• At equilibrium, the
forward and reverse
reactions are
proceeding at the same
rate.
Equilibrium
A System at Equilibrium
Once equilibrium is
achieved, the
amount of each
reactant and product
remains constant.
Equilibrium
constant
Equilibrium
14.1
A System at Equilibrium
Rates become equal Concentrations become constant
Equilibrium
I. Static vs. Dynamic
• Generally speaking,
an equilibrium is a
state of balance.
• A static equilibrium is
one in which there is Wirednewyork.co
no motion.
Equilibrium
• A dynamic equilibrium
is one in which there is
motion despite there
being no net change.
• A chemical equilibrium
is an example of a
dynamic equilibrium.
Equilibrium
Depicting Equilibrium
In a system at equilibrium, both the

forward and reverse reactions are
running simultaneously. We write the
chemical equation with a double arrow:
Equilibrium
The Equilibrium
Constant
Equilibrium
The Equilibrium Constant
Forward reaction: Reverse reaction:
Equilibrium
The ratio of the rate constants is a
constant (as long as T is constant).
The expression becomes
Equilibrium
To generalize, the reaction:
Has the equilibrium expression:
This expression is true even if you don’t know the elementary

reaction mechanism. Equilibrium
SAMPLE EXERCISE 15.1 Writing Equilibrium-Constant Expressions
Write the equilibrium expression for Kc for the following reactions:
Equilibrium
SAMPLE EXERCISE 15.1 Writing Equilibrium-Constant Expressions
Write the equilibrium expression for Kc for the following reactions:
PRACTICE EXERCISE
Write the equilibrium-constant expression, Kc for
Equilibrium
PRACTICE EXERCISE
Write the equilibrium-constant expression, Kc for
Equilibrium
Equilibrium
Equilibrium Can Be Reached from Either
Direction
Kc, the final ratio of [NO2]2 to [N2O4], reaches a

constant no matter what the initial concentrations
of NO2 and N2O4 are (with const T).
Equilibrium
constant
Equilibrium
14.1
Equilibrium Can Be Reached from
Either Direction
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Equilibrium
Equilibrium Can Be Reached from Either
Direction
It does not matter whether we start with N2 and H2 or

whether we start with NH3. We will have the same
proportions of all three substances at equilibrium.
What is the equilibrium expression? Equilibrium
What Does the Value of K Mean?
• If K >> 1, the reaction
is product-favored;
product predominates
at equilibrium.
Equilibrium
What Does the Value of K Mean?
• If K >> 1, the reaction
is product-favored;
product predominates
at equilibrium.
• If K << 1, the reaction is

reactant-favored;
reactant predominates
at equilibrium.
Equilibrium
Manipulating Equilibrium Constants
The equilibrium constant of a reaction in the
reverse reaction is the reciprocal of the
equilibrium constant of the forward reaction.
Equilibrium
Manipulating Equilibrium Constants
The equilibrium constant for a net reaction made up
of two or more steps can be found from the
equilibrium constants for the individual steps.`
At 1565 K we have these equilibrium constants:
ans=2.9 Equilibrium
Equilibrium
Calculations
Equilibrium
Le Châtelier’s
Principle
Equilibrium
Le Châtelier’s Principle
“If a system at equilibrium is disturbed by

a change in temperature, pressure, or the
concentration of one of the components,
the system will shift its equilibrium
position so as to counteract the effect of
the disturbance.”
Systems shift from “Q” towards “K”.

Equilibrium
If an external stress is applied to a system at equilibrium, the
system adjusts in such a way that the stress is partially offset
as the system reaches a new equilibrium position.
• Changes in Concentration
N2 (g) + 3H2 (g) 2NH3 (g)
Equilibrium
Add
shifts left to
NH3
offset stress
Equilibrium
14.5
• Changes in Concentration continued
Remove
Add Remove
Add
aA + bB cC + dD
Change Shifts the Equilibrium

Increase concentration of product(s) left
Decrease concentration of product(s) right
Increase concentration of reactant(s) right
Equilibrium
Decrease concentration of reactant(s) left
14.5
• Changes in Volume and Pressure
A (g) + B (g) C (g)
Change Shifts the Equilibrium

Increase pressure Side with fewest moles of gas
Decrease pressure Side with most moles of gas
Increase volume Side with most moles of gas
Decrease volume Side with fewest moles of gas
Equilibrium
14.5
Change Equilibrium
Change Shift Equilibrium Constant
Concentration yes no
Pressure yes no
Volume yes no
Temperature yes yes
Catalyst no no
Equilibrium
14.5
What Happens When More of a
Reactant Is Added to a System?
Equilibrium
Equilibrium
The Haber Process
The transformation of nitrogen and hydrogen into
ammonia (NH3) is of tremendous significance in
agriculture, where ammonia-based fertilizers are of
utmost importance.
Equilibrium
The Haber Process
If H2 is added to the
system, N2 will be
consumed and the
two reagents will
form more NH3.
Equilibrium
The Haber Process
This apparatus
helps push the
equilibrium to the
right by removing
the ammonia (NH3)
from the system as
a liquid.
Equilibrium

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Chemistry, The Central Science, 10th edition

Theodore L. Brown; H. Eugene LeMay, Jr.; and

Chemical equilibrium occurs when a

Chemical equilibrium is achieved when:

H2O (l) H2O (g)

N2O4 (g) 2NO2 (g)

In a system at equilibrium, both the

Forward reaction: Reverse reaction:

Has the equilibrium expression:

This expression is true even if you don’t know the elementary

Write the equilibrium expression for Kc for the following reactions:

Write the equilibrium expression for Kc for the following reactions:

Kc, the final ratio of [NO2]2 to [N2O4], reaches a

It does not matter whether we start with N2 and H2 or

• If K << 1, the reaction is

“If a system at equilibrium is disturbed by

Systems shift from “Q” towards “K”.

N2 (g) + 3H2 (g) 2NH3 (g)

Change Shifts the Equilibrium

A (g) + B (g) C (g)

Change Shifts the Equilibrium

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