Interpretation: The effect of the change in the concentration of the reactant on the reaction rate and equilibrium position is to be explained.
Concept introduction: The rate at which a
Answer to Problem 84A
The higher the concentration of reactants, the greater the reaction rate. If the amount of a reactant increases, the equilibrium will shift toward the reaction that uses up the reactant.
Explanation of Solution
The reversible reaction is as follows:
When the concentration of
When the concentration of reactants is increased, more particles of reactants move together. Since there will be more collisions, the
If the concentration of a substance is changed, the equilibrium will shift in order to minimize the effect. If the concentration of a reactant is increased, equilibrium will shift toward the reaction that consumes the reactants, causing the concentration of the reactant to decrease.
The higher the concentration of reactants, the greater the reaction rate. If the amount of a reactant increases, the equilibrium will shift toward the reaction that uses up the reactant.
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