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Chapter 9: Chemical Equilibrium

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1. Nadia is studying reversible reactions and dynamic equilibrium. She learns that a catalyst does not affect the position of equilibrium. Why is this?

A Because a catalyst increases the rate of both forward and reverse reactions equally
B Because a catalyst stops the reaction
C Because a catalyst only speeds up the forward reaction
D Because a catalyst only speeds up the reverse reaction

2. Khalid is learning about dynamic equilibrium. He knows that at equilibrium, the forward and reverse reactions continue to occur. What is the net change in concentrations of reactants and products at equilibrium?

A Positive
B Negative
C Zero
D Variable

3. Chloe is learning about the conditions for equilibrium. She knows that equilibrium can only be reached in a closed system. Why is a closed system necessary for equilibrium?

A To allow reactants to escape
B To prevent any exchange of matter with the surroundings
C To increase the reaction rate
D To decrease the reaction rate

4. If the equilibrium constant is very small, the reaction favors:

A Products
B Reactants
C Both equally
D Completion

5. Carlos is learning about chemical equilibrium. He understands that the equilibrium constant (K) depends on temperature. If the temperature of an exothermic reaction is increased, what happens to the value of K?

A K increases
B K decreases
C K remains the same
D K becomes zero

6. Which statement about equilibrium is correct?

A Equilibrium means reaction stops
B Equilibrium can occur in open systems
C Equilibrium is dynamic
D Equilibrium favors reactants always

7. Ahmed is learning about reversible reactions in his chemistry class. His teacher explains that in a reversible reaction, the products can react to form the original reactants. Which of the following represents a reversible reaction?

A A + B → C + D
B A + B ⇌ C + D
C A + B → C
D C + D → A + B

8. Chemical equilibrium is important in industry because it:

A Stops reactions
B Controls product yield
C Eliminates catalysts
D Prevents reactions

9. Equilibrium can be disturbed by changing:

A Color
B Mass
C Temperature
D Shape of container

10. If the value of equilibrium constant is very large, the reaction favors:

A Reactants
B Products
C Both equally
D Neither

11. Samir is learning about reversible reactions. He understands that in a reversible reaction, the reactants are never completely converted to products. Why is this?

A Because the reaction is too slow
B Because the reverse reaction begins before the forward reaction is complete
C Because the reactants are not reactive enough
D Because products are unstable

12. Ibrahim is learning about reversible reactions. He understands that the reaction: N2 + 3H2 ⇌ 2NH3 is reversible. What happens if the pressure is increased on this system?

A The equilibrium shifts to the left (towards reactants)
B The equilibrium shifts to the right (towards products)
C There is no effect
D The reaction stops

13. Zayn is studying chemical equilibrium. He learns that the equilibrium constant (K) for a reaction is constant at a given temperature. If K is very large, what does it indicate about the reaction?

A The reaction proceeds almost to completion
B The reaction hardly proceeds at all
C The reaction is in the middle
D The reaction is very slow

14. Diana is studying the concept of reversible reactions. She learns that some reactions can be driven to completion by removing products. How does removing a product affect a reversible reaction?

A It shifts the equilibrium to the left
B It shifts the equilibrium to the right
C It has no effect
D It stops the reaction

15. Paula is studying the effect of temperature on equilibrium. She knows that for an exothermic reaction, increasing temperature shifts the equilibrium to the left. Why does this happen?

A Because the reverse reaction is endothermic and absorbs heat
B Because the forward reaction is endothermic
C Because temperature has no effect
D Because the reverse reaction is exothermic

16. Julia is studying chemical equilibrium. She learns that pressure can affect the equilibrium of gaseous reactions. According to Le Chatelier's principle, increasing pressure favors the side with:

A More moles of gas
B Fewer moles of gas
C No gas
D Equal moles of gas

17. Which symbol is used to represent a reversible reaction?

A
B
C =
D +

18. Julia is studying dynamic equilibrium. She learns that at equilibrium, the reaction has not ceased. Which of the following statements is true at equilibrium?

A The forward reaction is faster
B The reverse reaction is faster
C Both reactions have stopped
D Both reactions occur at the same rate

19. Laura is studying the concept of chemical equilibrium. She understands that equilibrium can be established from either direction. What does this mean?

A The reaction can only start with reactants
B The reaction can only start with products
C The reaction can start with either reactants or products and will reach the same equilibrium state
D The reaction cannot reach equilibrium

20. Pure solids are not included in equilibrium expressions because:

A They do not react
B Their concentration is constant
C They are catalysts
D They have no mass

21. Samir is learning about reversible reactions. He learns that a reversible reaction reaches equilibrium when the rates of the forward and reverse reactions are equal. What is the effect of increasing the concentration of a reactant on the forward reaction rate?

A It increases
B It decreases
C It remains the same
D It stops

22. Omar is learning about chemical equilibrium. He understands that equilibrium is a state of balance. Which of the following is NOT a condition for equilibrium?

A Reaction must be reversible
B System must be closed
C Rates of forward and reverse reactions must be equal
D Concentrations of reactants and products must be equal

23. Which condition increases the value of equilibrium constant?

A Change in pressure
B Change in concentration
C Change in temperature
D Addition of catalyst

24. Nadia is studying dynamic equilibrium. She understands that at equilibrium, the macroscopic properties are constant. Which of the following is a macroscopic property that would be constant at equilibrium?

A Mass of reactants
B Total pressure
C Concentration of a specific reactant
D All of the above

25. Rania is studying the conditions for equilibrium. She understands that the system must be closed. What is a characteristic of a closed system?

A It can exchange matter with the surroundings
B It cannot exchange matter with the surroundings
C It can exchange energy and matter
D It is always at equilibrium

26. Tina is studying the effect of pressure on equilibrium. She knows that for a reaction with more moles of gas on the reactant side, increasing pressure will shift the equilibrium to:

A The left
B The right
C No effect
D Both sides equally

27. Which reaction is endothermic?

A Heat is released
B Heat is absorbed
C No heat change
D Always reversible

28. According to the law of mass action, the rate of reaction is proportional to:

A Temperature only
B Pressure only
C Product of active masses of reactants
D Volume of container

29. Paula is studying chemical equilibrium. She understands that equilibrium can be affected by changes in concentration, temperature, and pressure. What is the principle that predicts the direction of the shift?

A The law of conservation of mass
B Le Chatelier's principle
C The law of definite proportions
D The law of multiple proportions

30. The equilibrium constant expression includes:

A Only reactants
B Only products
C Products over reactants
D Catalyst concentration

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