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Many manufacturing processes involve chemical reactions that reach equilibrium. Why would chemists adjust conditions to favor the forward reaction in a process?
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Why are chemical reactions that have equilibrium points close to completion preferable for manufacturing?
ans 1=when the rate of reverse reation become equals to rate of forward reaction,such chemical reation is in equilibrium
How can a reversible reaction be reversed?
Reversible reactions are those where the products are in equilibrium at a set of conditions. For one of the most simple examples to illustrate this, look at ice water. At equilibrium conditions, a class of ice water is half ice and half water. If you shift the conditions by heating the ice water, ice will melt to bring the temperature back to equilibrium conditions but the ratio of ice to water will have changed.
When the stabilized state of an equilibrium system is altered further chemical reactions begin until a new equilibrium is reached?
True
What does it mean for a reaction to be a equilibrium?
In a particular time, if the forward and backward reactions of a reversible reactions take place in the same rate, there would be not a visible change (i.e. no net change) in the system, and that system is said to be at equilibrium.
All chemical breakdown processes in cells directly involved?
reactions that are controlled by catalysts
Why are chemical reactions that have equilibrium points close to completion preferable for manufacturing?
ans 1=when the rate of reverse reation become equals to rate of forward reaction,such chemical reation is in equilibrium
Why do cells maintain biochemical reactions far from equilibrium conditions?
Because equilibrium is a progressive linear advance towards a steady state in which the organism deteriorates and dies.
How can a reversible reaction be reversed?
Reversible reactions are those where the products are in equilibrium at a set of conditions. For one of the most simple examples to illustrate this, look at ice water. At equilibrium conditions, a class of ice water is half ice and half water. If you shift the conditions by heating the ice water, ice will melt to bring the temperature back to equilibrium conditions but the ratio of ice to water will have changed.
Equilibrium is achieved when the and chemical reactions continue to take place at the same rate?
Equilibrium occurs when the forward and backward reactions happen at the same rate
What is the importance of equilibrium in the study of chemical reactions?
Equilibrium denotes a condition where the sum of forces is zero or balanced. This condition is related to Boundary conditions or limit values for Energy.This is important because at Equilibrium the forces are balanced and the condition is said to be stable and unchanging.
What is a statically indeterminate beam?
If you can solve the beam reactions by the equations of equilibrium, then it is statically deterrminate. If not, that is, more unknown reactions than the equations of equilibrium, then it is indeterminate, and you need to know something about its deformation to solve the reactions.
What happens if the forward and reverse reactions are equal?
Equilibrium.
What is the equilibrium sign in chemistry?
It is like an arrow in one direction, with another in the opposite below. It shows a reaction is reversible. It is called an equilibrium sign because usually reactions reach and equilibrium if they are reversible. i.e. they reach a point where a percentage of product is made and no more can be made without changing the conditions. Hope that helps
Describes chemical equilibrium?
Chemical equilibrium is a term used to describe a balanced condition within a system of chemical reactions. Essentially, when in chemical equilibrium, substances becomes definite and constant.
Do all reactions exhibit equilibrium?
yes,there must be equlibrium
What characterizes a reaction at equilibrium?
The forward and backward reactions are equal.
When the stabilized state of an equilibrium system is altered further chemical reactions begin until a new equilibrium is reached?
True
