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1

Express the solubility product constant expression for the given reaction.

Explanation

The equilibrium given tells us how the solid dissolves in solution:

However, the solubility product constant (Ksp) given tells us the degree by which a solid dissolves in solution. The larger the Ksp, the more soluble a substance is in water. Writing this expression follows the same rules as other equilibrium constant expressions. Therefore solids and water (when it is the solvent) are omitted from this expression. You must raise the concentration of the substances involved to the power of its coefficient.

For the chemical reaction given, the Ksp is:

2

Consider the following equation at equilibrium:

What would happen if more were added to the system?

The reaction would shift towards the reactants.

The reaction would shift towards the products.

There would be no change in the system.

There is not enough information to determine the effects of adding more into the system.

Explanation

Recall Le Chatelier's principle: A chemical system at equilibrium will shift in the direction that minimizes the disturbance to the system.

Before the addition of , the system is in equilibrium, meaning the reaction quotient is equal to the equilibrium constant; .

However, after the addition of , a product, the reaction quotient is now less than the equilibrium constant; .

In order to maintain equilibrium, the reaction will then shift left to favor the reactants in this chemical system.

3

Consider the following equation at equilibrium:

What would happen if more were added to the system?

The reaction would shift towards the reactants.

The reaction would shift towards the products.

There would be no change in the system.

There is not enough information to determine the effects of adding more into the system.

Explanation

Recall Le Chatelier's principle: A chemical system at equilibrium will shift in the direction that minimizes the disturbance to the system.

Before the addition of , the system is in equilibrium, meaning the reaction quotient is equal to the equilibrium constant; .

However, after the addition of , a product, the reaction quotient is now less than the equilibrium constant; .

In order to maintain equilibrium, the reaction will then shift left to favor the reactants in this chemical system.

4

Express the solubility product constant expression for the given reaction.

Explanation

The equilibrium given tells us how the solid dissolves in solution:

However, the solubility product constant (Ksp) given tells us the degree by which a solid dissolves in solution. The larger the Ksp, the more soluble a substance is in water. Writing this expression follows the same rules as other equilibrium constant expressions. Therefore solids and water (when it is the solvent) are omitted from this expression. You must raise the concentration of the substances involved to the power of its coefficient.

For the chemical reaction given, the Ksp is:

5

Self-ionization of water is endothermic. What is the value of the sum pH + pOH at ?

Less than 14

Equal to 14

Greater than 14

It is impossible to determine without more information

Explanation

Recall that ion-product constant of water, , is at and .

An endothermic reaction signifies that heat is at the reactant side. By the LeChatelier's principle, increased heat to shifts the equilibrium to the right side, favoring the increase of and . This means that and both increase, decreasing pH and pOH to less than 7, each. As a result, pH + pOH is less than 14.

6

Express the solubility product constant expression for the given reaction.

Explanation

The equilibrium given tells us how the solid dissolves in solution:

However, the solubility product constant (Ksp) given tells us the degree by which a solid dissolves in solution. The larger the Ksp, the more soluble a substance is in water. Writing this expression follows the same rules as other equilibrium constant expressions. Therefore solids and water (when it is the solvent) are omitted from this expression. You must raise the concentration of the substances involved to the power of its coefficient.

For the chemical reaction given, the Ksp is:

7

Express the solubility product constant expression for the given reaction.

Explanation

The equilibrium given tells us how the solid dissolves in solution:

However, the solubility product constant (Ksp) given tells us the degree by which a solid dissolves in solution. The larger the Ksp, the more soluble a substance is in water. Writing this expression follows the same rules as other equilibrium constant expressions. Therefore solids and water (when it is the solvent) are omitted from this expression. You must raise the concentration of the substances involved to the power of its coefficient.

For the chemical reaction given, the Ksp is:

8

Consider the following equation at equilibrium:

What would happen if more were added into the equation?

More would be produced.

Less would be produced.

There would be no change.

More would be produced.

Explanation

Recall Le Chatelier's principle: A chemical system at equilibrium will shift in the direction that minimizes the disturbance to the system.

Before the addition of , the system is in equilibrium, meaning the reaction quotient is equal to the equilibrium constant; .

However, after the addition of , a reactant, the reaction quotient is now less than the equilibrium constant; .

In order to maintain equilibrium, the reaction will then shift right of favor the formation of more products.

9

Consider the following equation at equilibrium:

What would happen if more were added into the equation?

More would be produced.

Less would be produced.

There would be no change.

More would be produced.

Explanation

Recall Le Chatelier's principle: A chemical system at equilibrium will shift in the direction that minimizes the disturbance to the system.

Before the addition of , the system is in equilibrium, meaning the reaction quotient is equal to the equilibrium constant; .

However, after the addition of , a reactant, the reaction quotient is now less than the equilibrium constant; .

In order to maintain equilibrium, the reaction will then shift right of favor the formation of more products.

10

Which of the following stresses would lead the exothermic reaction below to shift to the right?

Increasing \[A\]

Increasing \[C\]

Increasing the temperature

Decreasing the volume

Explanation

By increasing the concentration of one of the reactants, the reaction will compensate by shifting to the right to increase production of products.

Increasing the concentration of one of the products (such as increasing \[C\]), however, would have the opposite effect. Increasing the temperature of an exothermic reaction would shift the reaction to the left, while increasing the temperature of an endothermic reaction would lead to a rightward shift. Finally, decreasing the volume leads to an increase in partial pressure of each gas, which the system compensates for by shifting to the side with fewer moles of gas. In this case, the right side has three moles of gas, while the left side has two; thus decreasing volume would shift equilibrium to the left.

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