IGCSE Chemistry Specification

Edexcel 4CH1

Section 3: (c) Reversible reactions and equilibria

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#3.17

know that some reactions are reversible and this is indicated by the symbol ⇌ in equations

#3.18

describe reversible reactions such as the dehydration of hydrated copper (II) sulfate and the effect of heat on ammonium chloride

#3.19C

know that a reversible reaction can reach dynamic equilibrium in a sealed container

#3.20C

know that the characteristics of a reaction at dynamic equilibrium are:

- the forward and reverse reactions occur at the same rate
- the concentrations of reactants and products remain constant.

#3.21C

understand why a catalyst does not affect the position of equilibrium in a reversible reaction

#3.22C

know the effect of changing either temperature or pressure on the position of equilibrium in a reversible reaction:

- an increase (or decrease) in temperature shifts the position of equilibrium in the direction of the endothermic (or exothermic) reaction
- an increase (or decrease) in pressure shifts the position of equilibrium in the direction that produces fewer (or more) moles of gas

References to Le Chatelier's principle are not required