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Reversible Reactions and Equilibrium

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

WHY is equilibrium called a dynamic state?

a)

The rate of reaction is fast

b)

The forward and backward reactions continue to take place once equilibrium is established.

c)

The concentrations of the reactants and products are the same

d)

All chemical reactions are considered to be reversible under suitable conditions.

2.

What is the purpose of a catalyst on an equilibrium reaction?

a)

to increase the rate of forward reaction

b)

to increase rate of backward reaction

c)

in increase both forward and backward reaction rates

d)

no effect

3.

At equilibrium, __________.

a)

all chemical reactions have ceased

b)

the rates of the forward and reverse reactions are equal

c)

the rate constants of the forward and reverse reactions are equal

d)

the value of the equilibrium constant is 1

e)

) the limiting reagent has been consumed

4.

Which is the reactant and why?

a)

it's concentration is decreasing

b)

it's concentration is increasing

c)

it's concentration is decreasing

d)

it's concentration is increasing

5.

Which of the following is incorrect? 
A dynamic equilibrium can be achieved...

a)

From 100% reactants

b)

From 100% products

c)

In a closed system

d)

In an open system

6.

The forward reaction forms the substance __________.

a)

AB

b)

B

c)

A + B

d)

A

7.

At what time is dynamic equilibrium established?

a)

1 second

b)

5 seconds

c)

8 seconds

d)

10 seconds

8.

At what time on the graph will the reaction reach equilibrium?

a)

t1

b)

t2

c)

t3

d)

t4

9.

For the reaction...
SO2(g) + O2(g) <−>  SO3(g)
If the concentration of 
SO2(g)  is increased, the equilibrium of the reaction will ___________.

a)

shift to the left

b)

shift to the right

c)

not shift

10.

For the reaction...
SO2(g) + O2(g) <−>  SO3(g)

If the equilibrium shifts to the right, the concentration of O2(g) will ___________.

a)

increase

b)

decrease

c)

remain the same

11.

At what time (in seconds) is equilibrium established?

a)

0 seconds

b)

1 second

c)

5 seconds

d)

10 seconds

12.

For the reaction...
heat  +  N2(g)  +  O2(g)  <−>  2NO(g)
If the heat is removed to the chemical system, the equilibrium will _______.

a)

shift to the left

b)

shift to the right

c)

not shift

13.

Which of the following statements about reversible reactions is true?

a)

Reversible reactions only proceed in one direction.

b)

Reversible reactions can reach a state of dynamic equilibrium.

c)

Reversible reactions always favor the formation of products.

d)

Reversible reactions cannot be influenced by temperature changes.

14.

In a closed system, what happens to the concentrations of reactants and products at equilibrium?

a)

They continue to change until all reactants are used up.

b)

They remain constant over time.

c)

They increase continuously.

d)

They decrease continuously.

15.

How does increasing the concentration of a reactant affect the position of equilibrium in a reversible reaction?

a)

It shifts the equilibrium to the left.

b)

It shifts the equilibrium to the right.

c)

It has no effect on the equilibrium position.

d)

It stops the reaction.