What are the factors affecting chemical equilibrium?

1 Answer
Nov 17, 2017

See below.

Explanation:

Equilibrium is affected by :
1) Pressure
2) Temperature
3) Concerntration

Remember: CATALYST DOES NOT AFFECT THE EQUILIBRIUM IT JUST INCREASES THE RATE .

PRESSURE:
To increase the yeild , INCREASE the pressure ONLY if the LEFT side of the reaction has MORE NO.OF MOLECULES .
e.g: N_2 + 3H_2 rightleftharpoons 2NH_3

So, left side has 4 molecules and right has 2 therefore you should increase pressure for increasing yeild.

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TEMPERATURE:
To increase yeild , INCREASE the TEMPERATURE ONLY if the FORWARD reaction is ENDOTHERMIC .

CONCERNTRATION:

You can increase the yeild by removing the product formed.