Equilibrium - MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems
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Consider the following saturated solution. Assume it is at equilibrium.
Adding lead nitrate to the reaction will .
Consider the following saturated solution. Assume it is at equilibrium.
Adding lead nitrate to the reaction will .
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If lead nitrate is added to the reaction, it will dissociate into lead ions and nitrate ions. Because of the common ion effect, adding additional lead ions to the reaction will shift the reaction to the left and reduce the production of lead and chromate concentrations, keeping the solubility constant the same. (This is in accordance with Le Chatelier's principle.)
If lead nitrate is added to the reaction, it will dissociate into lead ions and nitrate ions. Because of the common ion effect, adding additional lead ions to the reaction will shift the reaction to the left and reduce the production of lead and chromate concentrations, keeping the solubility constant the same. (This is in accordance with Le Chatelier's principle.)
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Consider the following saturated solution. Assume it is at equilibrium.
Adding lead nitrate to the reaction will .
Consider the following saturated solution. Assume it is at equilibrium.
Adding lead nitrate to the reaction will .
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If lead nitrate is added to the reaction, it will dissociate into lead ions and nitrate ions. Because of the common ion effect, adding additional lead ions to the reaction will shift the reaction to the left and reduce the production of lead and chromate concentrations, keeping the solubility constant the same. (This is in accordance with Le Chatelier's principle.)
If lead nitrate is added to the reaction, it will dissociate into lead ions and nitrate ions. Because of the common ion effect, adding additional lead ions to the reaction will shift the reaction to the left and reduce the production of lead and chromate concentrations, keeping the solubility constant the same. (This is in accordance with Le Chatelier's principle.)
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A scientist prepares an experiment to demonstrate the second law of thermodynamics for a chemistry class. In order to conduct the experiment, the scientist brings the class outside in January and gathers a cup of water and a portable stove.
The temperature outside is –10 degrees Celsius. The scientist asks the students to consider the following when answering his questions:
Gibbs Free Energy Formula:
ΔG = ΔH – TΔS
Liquid-Solid Water Phase Change Reaction:
H2O(l) ⇌ H2O(s) + X
The scientist prepares two scenarios.
Scenario 1:
The scientist buries the cup of water outside in the snow, returns to the classroom with his class for one hour, and the class then checks on the cup. They find that the water has frozen in the cup.
Scenario 2:
The scientist then places the frozen cup of water on the stove and starts the gas. The class finds that the water melts quickly.
After the water melts, the scientist asks the students to consider two hypothetical scenarios as a thought experiment.
Scenario 3:
Once the liquid water at the end of scenario 2 melts completely, the scientist turns off the gas and monitors what happens to the water. Despite being in the cold air, the water never freezes.
Scenario 4:
The scientist takes the frozen water from the end of scenario 1, puts it on the active stove, and the water remains frozen.
The same scientist in the passage measures the variables of another reaction in the lab. He knows that this reaction is spontaneous under standard conditions, with a standard free energy change of –43 kJ/mol. Using laboratory-calculated variables, he determines that the Gibbs Free Energy has a value of 0 kJ/mol. He then calculated the reaction quotient of this reaction, while knowing the equilibrium constant was 3 x 103. What is true of the reaction quotient?
A scientist prepares an experiment to demonstrate the second law of thermodynamics for a chemistry class. In order to conduct the experiment, the scientist brings the class outside in January and gathers a cup of water and a portable stove.
The temperature outside is –10 degrees Celsius. The scientist asks the students to consider the following when answering his questions:
Gibbs Free Energy Formula:
ΔG = ΔH – TΔS
Liquid-Solid Water Phase Change Reaction:
H2O(l) ⇌ H2O(s) + X
The scientist prepares two scenarios.
Scenario 1:
The scientist buries the cup of water outside in the snow, returns to the classroom with his class for one hour, and the class then checks on the cup. They find that the water has frozen in the cup.
Scenario 2:
The scientist then places the frozen cup of water on the stove and starts the gas. The class finds that the water melts quickly.
After the water melts, the scientist asks the students to consider two hypothetical scenarios as a thought experiment.
Scenario 3:
Once the liquid water at the end of scenario 2 melts completely, the scientist turns off the gas and monitors what happens to the water. Despite being in the cold air, the water never freezes.
Scenario 4:
The scientist takes the frozen water from the end of scenario 1, puts it on the active stove, and the water remains frozen.
The same scientist in the passage measures the variables of another reaction in the lab. He knows that this reaction is spontaneous under standard conditions, with a standard free energy change of –43 kJ/mol. Using laboratory-calculated variables, he determines that the Gibbs Free Energy has a value of 0 kJ/mol. He then calculated the reaction quotient of this reaction, while knowing the equilibrium constant was 3 x 103. What is true of the reaction quotient?
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At equilibrium, reaction quotient and equilibrium constant are equal.
At equilibrium, reaction quotient and equilibrium constant are equal.
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Which of the following statements is false about the Keq of a reversible chemical reaction?
Which of the following statements is false about the Keq of a reversible chemical reaction?
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Keq only includes the concentrations of gases and aqueous solutions. Pure solid and liquid concentrations are left out of the equation.
Keq is given by the equation below, where the concentrations expressed are the equilibrium concentrations.
Keq is a property of a given reaction at a given temperature. It is unaffected by catalysts, which only affect rate and activation energy. As the value of Keq increases, the equilibrium concentration of products must also increase, based on the equation.
Keq only includes the concentrations of gases and aqueous solutions. Pure solid and liquid concentrations are left out of the equation.
Keq is given by the equation below, where the concentrations expressed are the equilibrium concentrations.
Keq is a property of a given reaction at a given temperature. It is unaffected by catalysts, which only affect rate and activation energy. As the value of Keq increases, the equilibrium concentration of products must also increase, based on the equation.
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For any given chemical reaction, one can draw an energy diagram. Energy diagrams depict the energy levels of the different steps in a reaction, while also indicating the net change in energy and giving clues to relative reaction rate.
Below, a reaction diagram is shown for a reaction that a scientist is studying in a lab. A student began the reaction the evening before, but the scientist is unsure as to the type of the reaction. He cannot find the student’s notes, except for the reaction diagram below.
The scientist in the passage is able to calculate the reaction quotient (Q) for the reaction taking place in the vessel. If the reaction is ongoing, and has not yet reached equilibrium, how will the reaction quotient compare to the reaction constant (Keq)?
(Assume the reaction is in aqueous solution and is started with 100% reactants and no products).
For any given chemical reaction, one can draw an energy diagram. Energy diagrams depict the energy levels of the different steps in a reaction, while also indicating the net change in energy and giving clues to relative reaction rate.
Below, a reaction diagram is shown for a reaction that a scientist is studying in a lab. A student began the reaction the evening before, but the scientist is unsure as to the type of the reaction. He cannot find the student’s notes, except for the reaction diagram below.
The scientist in the passage is able to calculate the reaction quotient (Q) for the reaction taking place in the vessel. If the reaction is ongoing, and has not yet reached equilibrium, how will the reaction quotient compare to the reaction constant (Keq)?
(Assume the reaction is in aqueous solution and is started with 100% reactants and no products).
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At equilibrium, Keq = Q. The question indicates that, starting with 100% reactants, the reaction has not yet reached equilibrium. In order to reach equilibrium, we must have a continued reduction in reactants and accumulation of products. This would necessitate an increase in Q to eventually reach the value of Keq. Essentially, Q is starting at zero and increasing to the value of Keq at equilibrium.
At equilibrium, Keq = Q. The question indicates that, starting with 100% reactants, the reaction has not yet reached equilibrium. In order to reach equilibrium, we must have a continued reduction in reactants and accumulation of products. This would necessitate an increase in Q to eventually reach the value of Keq. Essentially, Q is starting at zero and increasing to the value of Keq at equilibrium.
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For any given chemical reaction, one can draw an energy diagram. Energy diagrams depict the energy levels of the different steps in a reaction, while also indicating the net change in energy and giving clues to relative reaction rate.
Below, a reaction diagram is shown for a reaction that a scientist is studying in a lab. A student began the reaction the evening before, but the scientist is unsure as to the type of the reaction. He cannot find the student’s notes, except for the reaction diagram below.
Eventually, the reaction reaches equilibrium. The scientist makes a change to the reaction vessel, and again measures Q. He now finds that Q is greater than the value of the Keq he had measured when the reaction was at equilibrium. Since Q > Keq, what value is equal to the first activation energy that must be overcome as the reaction returns to equilibrium?
For any given chemical reaction, one can draw an energy diagram. Energy diagrams depict the energy levels of the different steps in a reaction, while also indicating the net change in energy and giving clues to relative reaction rate.
Below, a reaction diagram is shown for a reaction that a scientist is studying in a lab. A student began the reaction the evening before, but the scientist is unsure as to the type of the reaction. He cannot find the student’s notes, except for the reaction diagram below.
Eventually, the reaction reaches equilibrium. The scientist makes a change to the reaction vessel, and again measures Q. He now finds that Q is greater than the value of the Keq he had measured when the reaction was at equilibrium. Since Q > Keq, what value is equal to the first activation energy that must be overcome as the reaction returns to equilibrium?
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Because Q is now greater than Keq, we know that we need to run the reaction in reverse to come back to equilibrium, where Q = Keq. A larger Q value indicates that \[products\] must be decreased in order to equilibrate at Keq.
The first activation energy we have to overcome in the conversion of products to reactants is the difference between the energy of the products (point 5) and the first transition state (point 4) relative to the products.
Because Q is now greater than Keq, we know that we need to run the reaction in reverse to come back to equilibrium, where Q = Keq. A larger Q value indicates that \[products\] must be decreased in order to equilibrate at Keq.
The first activation energy we have to overcome in the conversion of products to reactants is the difference between the energy of the products (point 5) and the first transition state (point 4) relative to the products.
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Write the law of mass action for the given reaction.
Write the law of mass action for the given reaction.
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The law of mass action is used to compare the chemical equation to the equilibrium constant. In the equation, the product concentration are on the top, and the reactant concentrations are on the bottom. Coefficients in the balanced equation become the exponents seen in the equilibrium equation. While pure solids and liquids can be excluded from the equation, pure gases must still be included.
The law of mass action is used to compare the chemical equation to the equilibrium constant. In the equation, the product concentration are on the top, and the reactant concentrations are on the bottom. Coefficients in the balanced equation become the exponents seen in the equilibrium equation. While pure solids and liquids can be excluded from the equation, pure gases must still be included.
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The partial pressures of H2 and CH3OH are 0.5atm and 1.4atm respectively. What is the partial pressure of CO if the reaction is at equilibrium?
The partial pressures of H2 and CH3OH are 0.5atm and 1.4atm respectively. What is the partial pressure of CO if the reaction is at equilibrium?
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If the reaction is at equilibrium, we know that the law of mass action will equal the equilibrium constant given in the above information. When the reaction contains only gases, partial pressure values can be substituted for concentrations. As a result, we simply need to add the values into the equation and solve for the partial pressure of carbon monoxide (CO).
If the reaction is at equilibrium, we know that the law of mass action will equal the equilibrium constant given in the above information. When the reaction contains only gases, partial pressure values can be substituted for concentrations. As a result, we simply need to add the values into the equation and solve for the partial pressure of carbon monoxide (CO).
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The initial concentrations of this reaction are listed below.
Based on these initial concentrations, which statement is true?
The initial concentrations of this reaction are listed below.
Based on these initial concentrations, which statement is true?
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When given initial concentrations, we can determine the reaction quotient (Q) of the reaction. The reaction quotient is given by the same equation as the equilibrium constant (concentration of products divided by concentration of reactants), but its value will fluctuate as the system reacts, whereas the equilibrium constant is based on equilibrium concentrations.
By comparing the reaction quotient to the equilibrium constant, we can determine in which direction the reaction will proceed initially.
The reaction quotient with the beginning concentrations is written below.
This shows that the ratio of products to reactants is less than the equilibrium constant. Since Q is less than Keq in the beginning, we conclude that the reaction will proceed forward until Q is equal to Keq. In this manner, the denominator (reactants) will decrease and the numerator (products) will increase, causing Q to become closer to Keq.
When given initial concentrations, we can determine the reaction quotient (Q) of the reaction. The reaction quotient is given by the same equation as the equilibrium constant (concentration of products divided by concentration of reactants), but its value will fluctuate as the system reacts, whereas the equilibrium constant is based on equilibrium concentrations.
By comparing the reaction quotient to the equilibrium constant, we can determine in which direction the reaction will proceed initially.
The reaction quotient with the beginning concentrations is written below.
This shows that the ratio of products to reactants is less than the equilibrium constant. Since Q is less than Keq in the beginning, we conclude that the reaction will proceed forward until Q is equal to Keq. In this manner, the denominator (reactants) will decrease and the numerator (products) will increase, causing Q to become closer to Keq.
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A scientist is studying a reaction, and places the reactants in a beaker at room temperature. The reaction progresses, and she analyzes the products via NMR. Based on the NMR readout, she determines the reaction proceeds as follows:
In an attempt to better understand the reaction process, she varies the concentrations of the reactants and studies how the rate of the reaction changes. The table below shows the reaction concentrations as she makes modifications in three experimental trials.
Which of the following are true when the reaction reaches equilibrium?
I. The energy levels of the reactants and products will be equal
II. The reaction rate of the forward and reverse reactions will be equal
III. The concentrations of the reactants and products will be equal
A scientist is studying a reaction, and places the reactants in a beaker at room temperature. The reaction progresses, and she analyzes the products via NMR. Based on the NMR readout, she determines the reaction proceeds as follows:
In an attempt to better understand the reaction process, she varies the concentrations of the reactants and studies how the rate of the reaction changes. The table below shows the reaction concentrations as she makes modifications in three experimental trials.
Which of the following are true when the reaction reaches equilibrium?
I. The energy levels of the reactants and products will be equal
II. The reaction rate of the forward and reverse reactions will be equal
III. The concentrations of the reactants and products will be equal
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When a reaction reaches equilibrium, the forward and reverse reaction rates are equal. The arrival of a reaction at equilibrium does not speak to the concentrations. Arrival at equilibrium also does not change the inherent energy properties of the reactants and products.
When a reaction reaches equilibrium, the forward and reverse reaction rates are equal. The arrival of a reaction at equilibrium does not speak to the concentrations. Arrival at equilibrium also does not change the inherent energy properties of the reactants and products.
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A scientist is studying a reaction, and places the reactants in a beaker at room temperature. The reaction progresses, and she analyzes the products via NMR. Based on the NMR readout, she determines the reaction proceeds as follows:
In an attempt to better understand the reaction process, she varies the concentrations of the reactants and studies how the rate of the reaction changes. The table below shows the reaction concentrations as she makes modifications in three experimental trials.
At a particular time point the reaction quotient of the above reaction is calculated to be 1.5. The equilibrium constant at the specific conditions assumed in the passage is 0.06. Which of the following statements is true regarding the reaction equilibrium?
A scientist is studying a reaction, and places the reactants in a beaker at room temperature. The reaction progresses, and she analyzes the products via NMR. Based on the NMR readout, she determines the reaction proceeds as follows:
In an attempt to better understand the reaction process, she varies the concentrations of the reactants and studies how the rate of the reaction changes. The table below shows the reaction concentrations as she makes modifications in three experimental trials.
At a particular time point the reaction quotient of the above reaction is calculated to be 1.5. The equilibrium constant at the specific conditions assumed in the passage is 0.06. Which of the following statements is true regarding the reaction equilibrium?
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If the reaction quotient is larger than the equilibrium constant, then there is a relative abundance of products compared to their equilibrium concentration. By proxy, there must be a deficiency of reactants with respect to the equilibrium concentrations. The reactants will need to increase in concentration until the reaction reaches equilibrium.
If the reaction quotient is larger than the equilibrium constant, then there is a relative abundance of products compared to their equilibrium concentration. By proxy, there must be a deficiency of reactants with respect to the equilibrium concentrations. The reactants will need to increase in concentration until the reaction reaches equilibrium.
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In the above reaction, by what factor would the reaction quotient change if the concentration of 
were doubled?
In the above reaction, by what factor would the reaction quotient change if the concentration of
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For a general chemical equation 
, where A, B, C, and D are elements and the Greek letters are their coefficients, we have the reaction quotient equation:
We can find the reaction quotient equation for our reaction by substituting the variables.
Notice that the concentration of 
is in the denominator and is squared, so doubling the concentration of 
changes the reaction quotient by a factor of one-fourth.
For a general chemical equation
We can find the reaction quotient equation for our reaction by substituting the variables.
Notice that the concentration of
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Consider the reaction reaction below.
A student allows the system to reach equilibrium and then removes two moles of hydrogen gas. Which of the following will be a result?
Consider the reaction reaction below.
A student allows the system to reach equilibrium and then removes two moles of hydrogen gas. Which of the following will be a result?
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According to Le Chatelier's principle, when a system at equilibrium is disturbed, the system will react to restore equilibrium. In other words, it will seek to undo the stress. Here, if hydrogen gas is removed, the reaction will shift toward the reactants to re-form it. In the process, more nitrogen will be produced.
According to Le Chatelier's principle, when a system at equilibrium is disturbed, the system will react to restore equilibrium. In other words, it will seek to undo the stress. Here, if hydrogen gas is removed, the reaction will shift toward the reactants to re-form it. In the process, more nitrogen will be produced.
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Carbonic anhydrase is an important enzyme that allows CO2 and H2O to be converted into H2CO3. In addition to allowing CO2 to be dissolved into the blood and transported to the lungs for exhalation, the products of the carbonic anhydrase reaction, H2CO3 and a related compound HCO3-, also serve to control the pH of the blood to prevent acidosis or alkalosis. The carbonic anhydrase reaction and acid-base reaction are presented below.
CO2 + H2O 
H2CO3
H2CO3 
HCO3- + H+
The addition of H2CO3 would the concentration of HCO3-.
Carbonic anhydrase is an important enzyme that allows CO2 and H2O to be converted into H2CO3. In addition to allowing CO2 to be dissolved into the blood and transported to the lungs for exhalation, the products of the carbonic anhydrase reaction, H2CO3 and a related compound HCO3-, also serve to control the pH of the blood to prevent acidosis or alkalosis. The carbonic anhydrase reaction and acid-base reaction are presented below.
CO2 + H2O
H2CO3
The addition of H2CO3 would the concentration of HCO3-.
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This is a Le Chatlier shift problem. When the equilibrium of a chemical reaction is disturbed, the reaction shifts to the side to minimize the change. Here, increasing H2CO3 would shift the reaction to the right to minimize the addition of the acid. Shifting the reaction to the right would thus increase the concentration of HCO3-.
This is a Le Chatlier shift problem. When the equilibrium of a chemical reaction is disturbed, the reaction shifts to the side to minimize the change. Here, increasing H2CO3 would shift the reaction to the right to minimize the addition of the acid. Shifting the reaction to the right would thus increase the concentration of HCO3-.
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Carbonic anhydrase is an important enzyme that allows CO2 and H2O to be converted into H2CO3. In addition to allowing CO2 to be dissolved into the blood and transported to the lungs for exhalation, the products of the carbonic anhydrase reaction, H2CO3 and a related compound HCO3-, also serve to control the pH of the blood to prevent acidosis or alkalosis. The carbonic anhydrase reaction and acid-base reaction are presented below.
CO2 + H2O 
H2CO3
H2CO3 
HCO3- + H+
How would the addition of pure H2O shift the carbonic anhydrase reaction?
Carbonic anhydrase is an important enzyme that allows CO2 and H2O to be converted into H2CO3. In addition to allowing CO2 to be dissolved into the blood and transported to the lungs for exhalation, the products of the carbonic anhydrase reaction, H2CO3 and a related compound HCO3-, also serve to control the pH of the blood to prevent acidosis or alkalosis. The carbonic anhydrase reaction and acid-base reaction are presented below.
CO2 + H2O
H2CO3
How would the addition of pure H2O shift the carbonic anhydrase reaction?
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Remember that Le Chatlier’s principle says that pure liquids and solids do not change the equilibrium of the reaction. Regardless of where in the reaction the pure liquid or solid is present, no equilibrium shift would occur.
Remember that Le Chatlier’s principle says that pure liquids and solids do not change the equilibrium of the reaction. Regardless of where in the reaction the pure liquid or solid is present, no equilibrium shift would occur.
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Carbonic anhydrase is an important enzyme that allows CO2 and H2O to be converted into H2CO3. In addition to allowing CO2 to be dissolved into the blood and transported to the lungs for exhalation, the products of the carbonic anhydrase reaction, H2CO3 and a related compound HCO3-, also serve to control the pH of the blood to prevent acidosis or alkalosis. The carbonic anhydrase reaction and acid-base reaction are presented below.
CO2 + H2O 
H2CO3
H2CO3 
HCO3- + H+
Assuming that reacting CO2 is in the gas phase, increasing the pressure would shift the carbonic anhydrase reaction to the .
Carbonic anhydrase is an important enzyme that allows CO2 and H2O to be converted into H2CO3. In addition to allowing CO2 to be dissolved into the blood and transported to the lungs for exhalation, the products of the carbonic anhydrase reaction, H2CO3 and a related compound HCO3-, also serve to control the pH of the blood to prevent acidosis or alkalosis. The carbonic anhydrase reaction and acid-base reaction are presented below.
CO2 + H2O
H2CO3
Assuming that reacting CO2 is in the gas phase, increasing the pressure would shift the carbonic anhydrase reaction to the .
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This is a Le Chatlier shift problem. When the equilibrium of a chemical reaction is disturbed, the reaction shifts to the side to minimize the change. With pressure, the reaction is shifted to the side with fewer moles of gas. In the carbonic anhydrase reaction, the only gas present would be CO2, a reactant. Decreasing pressure would thus shift the reaction toward the products (right).
This is a Le Chatlier shift problem. When the equilibrium of a chemical reaction is disturbed, the reaction shifts to the side to minimize the change. With pressure, the reaction is shifted to the side with fewer moles of gas. In the carbonic anhydrase reaction, the only gas present would be CO2, a reactant. Decreasing pressure would thus shift the reaction toward the products (right).
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Carbonic anhydrase is an important enzyme that allows CO2 and H2O to be converted into H2CO3. In addition to allowing CO2 to be dissolved into the blood and transported to the lungs for exhalation, the products of the carbonic anhydrase reaction, H2CO3 and a related compound HCO3-, also serve to control the pH of the blood to prevent acidosis or alkalosis. The carbonic anhydrase reaction and acid-base reaction are presented below.
CO2 + H2O 
H2CO3
H2CO3 
HCO3- + H+
While the kidney is able to compensate for many acid/base changes in our bodies, vomiting is a temporary cause of acid/base imbalance. While vomiting may allow our bodies to get rid of toxic substances, it also causes us to lose gastric acid, which influences blood pH. How would the loss of gastric acid change the pH of our blood?
Carbonic anhydrase is an important enzyme that allows CO2 and H2O to be converted into H2CO3. In addition to allowing CO2 to be dissolved into the blood and transported to the lungs for exhalation, the products of the carbonic anhydrase reaction, H2CO3 and a related compound HCO3-, also serve to control the pH of the blood to prevent acidosis or alkalosis. The carbonic anhydrase reaction and acid-base reaction are presented below.
CO2 + H2O
H2CO3
While the kidney is able to compensate for many acid/base changes in our bodies, vomiting is a temporary cause of acid/base imbalance. While vomiting may allow our bodies to get rid of toxic substances, it also causes us to lose gastric acid, which influences blood pH. How would the loss of gastric acid change the pH of our blood?
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This is an undercover Le Chatlier shift problem. The question tells us that vomiting causes us to lose gastric acid. In the equation that we can see above, losing H+ (in HCl) would pull the reaction to the right, increasing the concentration of HCO3-. Increasing the concentration of the base HCO3- increases the pH, leading the blood to become more basic.
This is an undercover Le Chatlier shift problem. The question tells us that vomiting causes us to lose gastric acid. In the equation that we can see above, losing H+ (in HCl) would pull the reaction to the right, increasing the concentration of HCO3-. Increasing the concentration of the base HCO3- increases the pH, leading the blood to become more basic.
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Carbonic anhydrase is an important enzyme that allows CO2 and H2O to be converted into H2CO3. In addition to allowing CO2 to be dissolved into the blood and transported to the lungs for exhalation, the products of the carbonic anhydrase reaction, H2CO3 and a related compound HCO3-, also serve to control the pH of the blood to prevent acidosis or alkalosis. The carbonic anhydrase reaction and acid-base reaction are presented below.
CO2 + H2O 
H2CO3
H2CO3 
HCO3- + H+
What happens to the pH of our blood if we hyperventilate?
Carbonic anhydrase is an important enzyme that allows CO2 and H2O to be converted into H2CO3. In addition to allowing CO2 to be dissolved into the blood and transported to the lungs for exhalation, the products of the carbonic anhydrase reaction, H2CO3 and a related compound HCO3-, also serve to control the pH of the blood to prevent acidosis or alkalosis. The carbonic anhydrase reaction and acid-base reaction are presented below.
CO2 + H2O
H2CO3
What happens to the pH of our blood if we hyperventilate?
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This is an undercover Le Chatlier shift problem. If we hyperventilate, we expel more CO2, thus pulling the reaction to the left and decreasing the concentration of H2CO3. As the concentration of the acid decreases, the blood becomes more basic, leading to respiratory alkalosis.
This is an undercover Le Chatlier shift problem. If we hyperventilate, we expel more CO2, thus pulling the reaction to the left and decreasing the concentration of H2CO3. As the concentration of the acid decreases, the blood becomes more basic, leading to respiratory alkalosis.
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Le Chatlier's principle states that when a stressor is introduced to a system, the system will shift its equilibrium state as a way of countering the stress. What are the factors (stressors) that apply to Le Chatlier's principle?
Le Chatlier's principle states that when a stressor is introduced to a system, the system will shift its equilibrium state as a way of countering the stress. What are the factors (stressors) that apply to Le Chatlier's principle?
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Le Chatelier's principle emphasizes three main stressors: changes in temperature, pressure, and concentration of reactants and products. If any of these three stressors are added, the Keq will shift in a way that counters this added stress. Temperature and concentration changes will affect any reaction, while pressure changes will only have a marked effect on reactions involving at least one gaseous compound.
Le Chatelier's principle emphasizes three main stressors: changes in temperature, pressure, and concentration of reactants and products. If any of these three stressors are added, the Keq will shift in a way that counters this added stress. Temperature and concentration changes will affect any reaction, while pressure changes will only have a marked effect on reactions involving at least one gaseous compound.
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If the reactants and/or products in a chemical reaction are gases, the reaction rate can be determined by measuring the change of pressure as the reaction proceeds. Consider the following reaction and pressure vs. reaction rate data below.
Trial PXY(torr) PZ(torr) Rate (torr/s) 1 100 200 0.16 2 200 200 0.32 3 200 100 0.04 4 200 150 0.14
If the volume of the container were reduced, what would happen to the rate of the reaction?
If the reactants and/or products in a chemical reaction are gases, the reaction rate can be determined by measuring the change of pressure as the reaction proceeds. Consider the following reaction and pressure vs. reaction rate data below.
| Trial | PXY(torr) | PZ(torr) | Rate (torr/s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100 | 200 | 0.16 |
| 2 | 200 | 200 | 0.32 |
| 3 | 200 | 100 | 0.04 |
| 4 | 200 | 150 | 0.14 |
If the volume of the container were reduced, what would happen to the rate of the reaction?
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Reducing the volume of the container increases pressure. This results in a higher frequency of gas particle collisions, thereby increasing the rate of the reaction.
Reducing the volume of the container increases pressure. This results in a higher frequency of gas particle collisions, thereby increasing the rate of the reaction.
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