Factors Affecting Equilibria
Chapter Name : Equilibrium |
Sub Topic Code : 102_11_07_09_03 |
Topic Name : Factors Affecting Equilibria |
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Sub Topic Name : Effect Of Inert Gas Addition |
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Introduction
• If the volume is kept constant and an inert gas such as argon is added which does not take part in the reaction, the equilibrium remains undisturbed. • It is because the addition of an inert gas at constant volume does not change the partial pressures or the molar concentrations of the substance involved in the reaction.
Pre-Requisites:
Reaction, equilibrium constant, reaction quotient, inert gas
Key Words / FlashCards
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| Le Chatelier’s principle | • Le Chatelier’s principle states that a “change in any of the factors that determine the equilibrium conditions of a system will cause the system to change in such a manner so as to restore the balance.” This is applicable to all physical and chemical equilibria. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
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| See saw | See saw |
Places to visit :
Playground.
Practical examples around us
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What you learn in Theory:
• The addition of an inert gas at constant volume does not change the partial pressures or the molar concentrations of the substance involved in the reaction.
What you learn in Practice:
• The addition of an inert gas at constant volume does not change the partial pressures or the molar concentrations of the substance involved in the reaction.