Chemical equilibrium occurs when:
a) the rate of the forward reaction is equal to the rate of the reverse reaction
b) all reactants have been converted to products
c) the reaction has stopped
d) the reaction rate is constant over time
Answer: a) the rate of the forward reaction is equal to the rate of the reverse reaction
The equilibrium constant (K) for a reaction is a measure of:
a) the speed of the reaction
b) the extent of the reaction
c) the temperature of the system
d) the pressure of the system
Answer: b) the extent of the reaction
The equilibrium constant (K) for a reaction can be calculated from:
a) the concentrations of reactants and products at equilibrium
b) the stoichiometric coefficients of the balanced equation
c) the temperature of the system
d) all of the above
Answer: a) the concentrations of reactants and products at equilibrium
A reaction with a large equilibrium constant (K) has:
a) a high concentration of reactants
b) a high concentration of products
c) a low concentration of reactants
d) a low concentration of products
Answer: b) a high concentration of products
A reaction with a small equilibrium constant (K) has:
a) a high concentration of reactants
b) a high concentration of products
c) a low concentration of reactants
d) a low concentration of products
Answer: a) a high concentration of reactants
The equilibrium constant (K) for a reaction is affected by:
a) temperature only
b) pressure only
c) concentration of reactants and products
d) both temperature and concentration
Answer: d) both temperature and concentration
Le Chatelier’s principle states that a system at equilibrium will:
a) shift to the left to form more reactants
b) shift to the right to form more products
c) remain at equilibrium
d) none of the above
Answer: c) remain at equilibrium
When a stress is applied to a system at equilibrium, the system will respond by:
a) shifting to relieve the stress and establish a new equilibrium
b) increasing the rate of the forward reaction
c) increasing the rate of the reverse reaction
d) undergoing a change in temperature
Answer: a) shifting to relieve the stress and establish a new equilibrium
An increase in pressure will shift the equilibrium of a reaction:
a) to the side with fewer moles of gas
b) to the side with more moles of gas
c) to the side with the same number of moles of gas
d) without affecting the equilibrium position
Answer: a) to the side with fewer moles of gas
An increase in temperature will shift the equilibrium of an exothermic reaction:
a) to the left, favoring the reactants
b) to the right, favoring the products
c) without affecting the equilibrium position
d) depending on the value of the equilibrium constant (K)
Answer: a) to the left, favoring the reactants
An increase in temperature will shift the equilibrium of an endothermic reaction:
a) to the left, favoring the reactants
b) to the right, favoring the products
c) without affecting the equilibrium position
d) depending on the value of the equilibrium constant (K)
Answer: b) to the right, favoring the products
The equilibrium constant (K) for a reaction can be changed by:
a) adding a catalyst
b) changing the concentration of reactants
c) changing the temperature of the system
d) all of the above
Answer: d) all of the above
Adding a catalyst to a reaction at equilibrium will:
a) shift the equilibrium to the left
b) shift the equilibrium to the right
c) have no effect on the equilibrium position
d) increase the rate of the forward reaction only
Answer: c) have no effect on the equilibrium position
The equilibrium constant (K) for a reaction depends on:
a) the temperature of the system
b) the pressure of the system
c) the initial concentrations of reactants and products
d) all of the above
Answer: d) all of the above
The reaction quotient (Q) is used to determine:
a) the direction in which a reaction will proceed to reach equilibrium
b) the rate constant of the reaction
c) the activation energy of the reaction
d) the equilibrium constant of the reaction
Answer: a) the direction in which a reaction will proceed to reach equilibrium
The reaction quotient (Q) is calculated using:
a) the initial concentrations of reactants and products
b) the concentrations of reactants and products at equilibrium
c) the rate constant of the reaction
d) the stoichiometric coefficients of the balanced equation
Answer: a) the initial concentrations of reactants and products
A reaction is at equilibrium when:
a) the reaction has stopped
b) the concentrations of reactants and products are equal
c) the rate of the forward reaction is equal to the rate of the reverse reaction
d) the rate of the forward reaction is greater than the rate of the reverse reaction
Answer: c) the rate of the forward reaction is equal to the rate of the reverse reaction
The equilibrium constant (K) for a reaction can be determined experimentally by:
a) measuring the initial concentrations of reactants and products
b) measuring the equilibrium concentrations of reactants and products
c) calculating the activation energy of the reaction
d) determining the stoichiometric coefficients of the balanced equation
Answer: b) measuring the equilibrium concentrations of reactants and products
The equilibrium constant (K) for a reaction is influenced by:
a) the stoichiometry of the balanced equation
b) the temperature of the system
c) the presence of a catalyst
d) the pressure of the system
Answer: b) the temperature of the system
The equilibrium constant (K) for a reaction is dimensionless because:
a) it represents a ratio of concentrations or pressures
b) it represents a ratio of reaction rates
c) it represents a ratio of temperature values
d) it represents a ratio of enthalpy changes
Answer: a) it represents a ratio of concentrations or pressures
The value of the equilibrium constant (K) indicates:
a) the speed of the reaction
b) the extent of the reaction
c) the direction of the reaction
d) the temperature of the system
Answer: b) the extent of the reaction
A reaction with a high value of the equilibrium constant (K) indicates:
a) a slow reaction rate
b) a fast reaction rate
c) a reaction that goes to completion
d) a reaction that does not reach equilibrium
Answer: c) a reaction that goes to completion
A reaction with a low value of the equilibrium constant (K) indicates:
a) a slow reaction rate
b) a fast reaction rate
c) a reaction that goes to completion
d) a reaction that does not reach equilibrium
Answer: d) a reaction that does not reach equilibrium
A reaction with an equilibrium constant (K) close to 1 indicates:
a) a slow reaction rate
b) a fast reaction rate
c) a reaction that goes to completion
d) a reaction that is close to equilibrium
Answer: d) a reaction that is close to equilibrium
The equilibrium constant (K) is not affected by:
a) the initial concentrations of reactants and products
b) the presence of a catalyst
c) changes in pressure
d) changes in temperature
Answer: b) the presence of a catalyst
The equilibrium constant (K) for a reaction can be changed by:
a) changing the temperature of the system
b) changing the concentration of reactants
c) adding or removing a catalyst
d) all of the above
Answer: d) all of the above
The equilibrium constant (K) for a reaction is temperature-dependent because:
a) temperature affects the rate of the reaction
b) temperature affects the concentration of reactants and products
c) temperature affects the value of the equilibrium constant expression
d) temperature affects the activation energy of the reaction
Answer: c) temperature affects the value of the equilibrium constant expression
The equilibrium constant (K) for a reaction can be calculated using the:
a) Arrhenius equation
b) Nernst equation
c) Van’t Hoff equation
d) Tafel equation
Answer: c) Van’t Hoff equation
The equilibrium constant (K) for a reaction can be expressed in terms of:
a) concentrations of reactants and products
b) pressures of reactants and products
c) activities of reactants and products
d) all of the above
Answer: d) all of the above
The equilibrium constant (K) for a reaction is unitless when expressed in terms of:
a) concentrations of reactants and products
b) pressures of reactants and products
c) activities of reactants and products
d) none of the above
Answer: a) concentrations of reactants and products
The equilibrium constant (K) for a reaction can be used to determine:
a) the speed of the reaction
b) the extent of the reaction
c) the direction of the reaction
d) the temperature of the system
Answer: c) the direction of the reaction
A reaction at equilibrium can be disturbed by:
a) changing the temperature of the system
b) changing the pressure of the system
c) changing the concentration of reactants or products
d) all of the above
Answer: d) all of the above
The equilibrium constant (K) for a reaction can be determined experimentally by:
a) measuring the initial concentrations of reactants and products
b) measuring the equilibrium concentrations of reactants and products
c) calculating the activation energy of the reaction
d) determining the stoichiometric coefficients of the balanced equation
Answer: b) measuring the equilibrium concentrations of reactants and products
The value of the equilibrium constant (K) is affected by:
a) the stoichiometry of the balanced equation
b) the temperature of the system
c) the initial concentrations of reactants and products
d) all of the above
Answer: d) all of the above
The equilibrium constant (K) for a reaction can be influenced by:
a) the addition of an inert gas
b) changing the volume of the reaction container
c) changing the surface area of the reactants
d) all of the above
Answer: b) changing the volume of the reaction container
The equilibrium constant (K) for a reaction is not affected by:
a) the addition of a catalyst
b) changes in pressure
c) changes in temperature
d) changes in concentration
Answer: a) the addition of a catalyst
The equilibrium constant (K) for a reaction is determined by:
a) the stoichiometric coefficients of the balanced equation
b) the activation energy of the reaction
c) the temperature of the system
d) the pressure of the system
Answer: a) the stoichiometric coefficients of the balanced equation
The equilibrium constant (K) for a reaction can be influenced by:
a) changing the temperature of the system
b) changing the concentration of reactants
c) adding or removing a catalyst
d) all of the above
Answer: d) all of the above
The equilibrium constant (K) for a reaction is a measure of:
a) the speed of the reaction
b) the extent of the reaction
c) the temperature of the system
d) the pressure of the system
Answer: b) the extent of the reaction
The equilibrium constant (K) for a reaction can be expressed as:
a) a ratio of the concentrations of products to reactants
b) a ratio of the pressures of products to reactants
c) a ratio of the activities of products to reactants
d) all of the above
Answer: d) all of the above
The value of the equilibrium constant (K) can be used to predict:
a) the rate of the reaction
b) the direction of the reaction
c) the activation energy of the reaction
d) the enthalpy change of the reaction
Answer: b) the direction of the reaction
The equilibrium constant (K) for a reaction is determined by:
a) the stoichiometry of the balanced equation
b) the temperature of the system
c) the initial concentrations of reactants and products
d) all of the above
Answer: d) all of the above
The equilibrium constant (K) for a reaction is influenced by:
a) changes in temperature
b) changes in pressure
c) changes in concentration
d) all of the above
Answer: d) all of the above
The equilibrium constant (K) for a reaction can be calculated using the:
a) rate constant of the reaction
b) activation energy of the reaction
c) concentrations of reactants and products at equilibrium
d) enthalpy change of the reaction
Answer: c) concentrations of reactants and products at equilibrium
A reaction with a large equilibrium constant (K) indicates that:
a) the reaction favors the formation of reactants
b) the reaction favors the formation of products
c) the reaction is at equilibrium
d) the reaction does not reach equilibrium
Answer: b) the reaction favors the formation of products
A reaction with a small equilibrium constant (K) indicates that:
a) the reaction favors the formation of reactants
b) the reaction favors the formation of products
c) the reaction is at equilibrium
d) the reaction does not reach equilibrium
Answer: a) the reaction favors the formation of reactants
The equilibrium constant (K) for a reaction is influenced by:
a) the temperature of the system
b) the pressure of the system
c) the presence of a catalyst
d) all of the above
Answer: d) all of the above
The equilibrium constant (K) for a reaction is independent of:
a) the initial concentrations of reactants and products
b) the temperature of the system
c) the pressure of the system
d) the presence of a catalyst
Answer: a) the initial concentrations of reactants and products
The equilibrium constant (K) for a reaction can be influenced by:
a) changing the concentration of reactants
b) changing the temperature of the system
c) changing the pressure of the system
d) all of the above
Answer: d) all of the above
The equilibrium constant (K) for a reaction is affected by:
a) the stoichiometry of the balanced equation
b) the activation energy of the reaction
c) the temperature of the system
d) the pressure of the system
Answer: c) the temperature of the system
The equilibrium constant (K) for a reaction can be determined experimentally by:
a) measuring the initial concentrations of reactants and products
b) measuring the equilibrium concentrations of reactants and products
c) calculating the activation energy of the reaction
d) determining the stoichiometric coefficients of the balanced equation
Answer: b) measuring the equilibrium concentrations of reactants and products
The equilibrium constant (K) for a reaction is calculated using:
a) the concentrations of reactants and products at equilibrium
b) the stoichiometric coefficients of the balanced equation
c) the temperature of the system
d) all of the above
Answer: a) the concentrations of reactants and products at equilibrium
The equilibrium constant (K) for a reaction is dimensionless because:
a) it represents a ratio of concentrations or pressures
b) it represents a ratio of reaction rates
c) it represents a ratio of temperature values
d) it represents a ratio of enthalpy changes
Answer: a) it represents a ratio of concentrations or pressures
The equilibrium constant (K) for a reaction can be expressed as:
a) a ratio of the concentrations of products to reactants
b) a ratio of the pressures of products to reactants
c) a ratio of the activities of products to reactants
d) all of the above
Answer: d) all of the above
The equilibrium constant (K) for a reaction can be influenced by:
a) changing the temperature of the system
b) changing the concentration of reactants
c) adding or removing a catalyst
d) all of the above
Answer: d) all of the above
The equilibrium constant (K) for a reaction is determined by:
a) the stoichiometry of the balanced equation
b) the temperature of the system
c) the initial concentrations of reactants and products
d) all of the above
Answer: d) all of the above
The equilibrium constant (K) for a reaction can be calculated using the:
a) rate constant of the reaction
b) activation energy of the reaction
c) concentrations of reactants and products at equilibrium
d) enthalpy change of the reaction
Answer: c) concentrations of reactants and products at equilibrium
The equilibrium constant (K) for a reaction is influenced by:
a) changes in temperature
b) changes in pressure
c) changes in concentration
d) all of the above
Answer: d) all of the above
The equilibrium constant (K) for a reaction can be determined experimentally by:
a) measuring the initial concentrations of reactants and products
b) measuring the equilibrium concentrations of reactants and products
c) calculating the activation energy of the reaction
d) determining the stoichiometric coefficients of the balanced equation
Answer: b) measuring the equilibrium concentrations of reactants and products
The equilibrium constant (K) for a reaction is calculated using:
a) the concentrations of reactants and products at equilibrium
b) the stoichiometric coefficients of the balanced equation
c) the temperature of the system
d) all of the above
Answer: a) the concentrations of reactants and products at equilibrium
The equilibrium constant (K) for a reaction is dimensionless because:
a) it represents a ratio of concentrations or pressures
b) it represents a ratio of reaction rates
c) it represents a ratio of temperature values
d) it represents a ratio of enthalpy changes
Answer: a) it represents a ratio of concentrations or pressures
The equilibrium constant (K) for a reaction can be expressed as:
a) a ratio of the concentrations of products to reactants
b) a ratio of the pressures of products to reactants
c) a ratio of the activities of products to reactants
d) all of the above
Answer: d) all of the above
The value of the equilibrium constant (K) can be used to predict:
a) the rate of the reaction
b) the direction of the reaction
c) the activation energy of the reaction
d) the enthalpy change of the reaction
Answer: b) the direction of the reaction
The equilibrium constant (K) for a reaction can be determined by:
a) the stoichiometry of the balanced equation
b) the temperature of the system
c) the initial concentrations of reactants and products
d) all of the above
Answer: d) all of the above
The equilibrium constant (K) for a reaction can be influenced by:
a) changes in temperature
b) changes in pressure
c) changes in concentration
d) all of the above
Answer: d) all of the above
The equilibrium constant (K) for a reaction is affected by:
a) the stoichiometry of the balanced equation
b) the activation energy of the reaction
c) the temperature of the system
d) the pressure of the system
Answer: c) the temperature of the system
The equilibrium constant (K) for a reaction can be determined experimentally by:
a) measuring the initial concentrations of reactants and products
b) measuring the equilibrium concentrations of reactants and products
c) calculating the activation energy of the reaction
d) determining the stoichiometric coefficients of the balanced equation
Answer: b) measuring the equilibrium concentrations of reactants and products
The equilibrium constant (K) for a reaction is calculated using:
a) the concentrations of reactants and products at equilibrium
b) the stoichiometric coefficients of the balanced equation
c) the temperature of the system
d) all of the above
Answer: a) the concentrations of reactants and products at equilibrium
The equilibrium constant (K) for a reaction is dimensionless because:
a) it represents a ratio of concentrations or pressures
b) it represents a ratio of reaction rates
c) it represents a ratio of temperature values
d) it represents a ratio of enthalpy changes
Answer: a) it represents a ratio of concentrations or pressures
The equilibrium constant (K) for a reaction can be expressed as:
a) a ratio of the concentrations of products to reactants
b) a ratio of the pressures of products to reactants
c) a ratio of the activities of products to reactants
d) all of the above
