Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation
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Author: Steven S. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 17, Problem 12ALQ
In Section 17.3 of your text, it is mentioned that equilibrium is reached in a “closed system.” What is meant by the term “closed system,” and why is it necessary for a system to reach equilibrium? Explain why equilibrium is not reached in an open system.
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Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation
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The solubility product of iron(III) hydroxide is...Ch. 17 - . Before two molecules can react, chemists...Ch. 17 - . Why does an increase in temperature favor an...Ch. 17 - . The minimum energy required for molecules to...Ch. 17 - . A(n) _______ speeds up a reaction without being...Ch. 17 - . Equilibrium may be defined as the ________ of...Ch. 17 - . When a chemical system has reached equilibrium,...Ch. 17 - . What does it mean to say that all chemical...Ch. 17 - . What does it mean to say that chemical...Ch. 17 - . At the point of chemical equilibrium, the rate...Ch. 17 - . Equilibria involving reactants or products in...Ch. 17 - . According to Le Châtelier’s principle, when a...Ch. 17 - . Addition of an inert substance (one that does...Ch. 17 - . When the volume of a vessel containing a gaseous...Ch. 17 - . Consider the following reaction at some...Ch. 17 - . What is meant by the solubility product for a...Ch. 17 - . For a given reaction at a given temperature, the...Ch. 17 - . 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