Dr Nosipho Moloto Room C206, Humphrey Raikes Building
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Dr Nosipho Moloto Room C206, Humphrey Raikes Building
Dr Nosipho Moloto Room C206, Humphrey Raikes Building Nosipho.Moloto@wits.ac.za 1 The Concept of Equilibrium o Chemical equilibrium occurs when opposing reactions are proceeding at equal rates. o Can be achieved only when a chemical reaction is reversible. o Consider the dissociation of N2O4 to form NO2 N2O4(g) Colourless 2NO2(g) brown oAt equilibrium an equilibrium mixture of N2O4 and NO2 remains, wherein the concentrations of the gases no longer change with time. 2 The Concept of Equilibrium 3 The Concept of Equilibrium o Using Reaction Kinetics, the equation N2O4 (g) 2 NO 2 (g) o The rate laws for the forward and reverse elementary reactions can be written as follows: Forward Reaction: N2O4 (g) Reverse Reaction: 2 NO 2 (g) 2 NO 2 (g) Rate N2O4 (g) Rate f r k f [N2O4 ] k r [NO 2 ]2 Rate constants The Concept of Equilibrium Rate f k f [N2O4 ] Rate r k r [NO 2 ]2 k f [N2O4 ] k r [NO 2 ]2 Rearranging gives: kf kr 2 [NO2 ] [N2O4 ] constant 5 The Concept of Equilibrium 6 The Concept of Equilibrium Summary • At equilibrium, the concentrations of reactants and products no longer change with time. • For equilibrium to occur, neither reactants nor products escape from the system. • At equilibrium, a ratio of concentration terms equals a constant – the equilibrium constant. 7 The Equilibrium Constant o Consider the Haber Process: N2(g) + 3 H2 (g) 2 NH3 (g) 8 The Equilibrium Constant o In 1864 GULDBERG and WAAGE postulated the now famous Law of Mass Action. According to the law of mass action: Any reversible chemical reaction aA +bB dD + eE will have associated with it an equilibrium constant, Kc Kc [D]d [E] e [A] a [B]b Products Reactants Applies irrespective of whether the reaction is elementary or complex. 9 The Equilibrium Constant o Thus for the Haber Process: 2 Kc [NH3 ] 3 [N2 ][H2 ] Note: The equilibrium constant-expression depends only on the stoichiometry of the reaction, not on its mechanism. 10 The Equilibrium Constant Evaluating Kc The equilibrium constant is independent of the starting concentrations of the reactants in chemical reaction. 1 2 3 4 11 The Equilibrium Constant Evaluating Kc 12 The Equilibrium Constant Equilibrium Constants in Terms of Pressure Kp • When both reactants and products are gases in a chemical reaction, the equilibrium constant expression can be written in terms of partial pressures of the gases. • Thus for the general reaction: aA +bB dD + eE Kp (PD) d (PE) e (PA) a (PB)b 13 The Equilibrium Constant Equilibrium Constants in Terms of Pressure, Kp Example: N2O4 (g) Kp 2 NO 2 (g) (PNO2)2 (PN2O4) 14 The Equilibrium Constant Equilibrium Constants in Terms of Pressure Kp • Generally, the value of Kc is different from Kp for a given reaction. • However, using the ideal-gas equation we can calculate Kp given Kc and vice versa. • Thus PV = nRT, P = (n/V)RT where n/V = mol/L = M (molarity) For a substance A, PA = (nA/V)RT = [A]RT Eventually after substitution, Kp = Kc(RT)∆n 15 The Equilibrium Constant The Magnitude of the Equilibrium Constant Consider the magnitude of the equilibrium constant for the following reaction: CO (g) + Cl2 (g) Kc [COCl 2 ] [CO ][ Cl 2 ] COCl2 (g); 4.56 10 9 For Kc to be this large, the numerator (equilibrium concentration of COCl2) must be much greater than the denominator. Here equilibrium lies to the right. 16 The Equilibrium Constant The Magnitude of the Equilibrium Constant In general, If K>>1 (K is large): Equilibrium lies to the right; products predominate If K<<1 (K is small): Equilibrium lies to the left; reactants predominate 17 The Equilibrium Constant The Magnitude of the Equilibrium Constant To summarize: 18 The Equilibrium Constant The direction of the chemical equation and K aA + bB cD + dD d Kc e [C] [D] a b [A] [B] If we invert the chemical equation for the reversible reaction: cD + dD K' c aA + bB [A] a [B] b [C] c [D] d We see that K’c = 1/Kc 19 The Equilibrium Constant Relating Chemical Equations and the Equilibrium Constants Consider: N2O4 (g) 2 NO 2 (g) Multiply it by 2: 2N2O4 (g) 4 NO 2 (g) 4 has Kc [NO2 ] [N2O4 ]2 which is the square of the equilibrium constant for N2O4 (g) 2 NO 2 (g) 20 The Equilibrium Constant Relating Chemical Equations and the Equilibrium Constants • The equilibrium constant for the reverse direction is the inverse of that for the forward direction. • When a reaction is multiplied by a number, the equilibrium constant is raised to that power. • The equilibrium constant for a reaction which is the sum of other reactions is the product of the equilibrium constants for the individual reactions. • Note: Kc , Keq or Kp are symbols for the equilibrium constant. 21 Heterogeneous Equilibria Homogeneous equilibria – equilibria in which all reactants and products are in the same phase (e.g., all in the gas phase; all dissolved in the same solution). Example: N2O4 (g) 2 NO 2 (g) Heterogeneous equilibria – equilibria in which some or all of the reactants and products are in different phases. PbCl 2 (s) CaCO 3 (s) Pb 2 (aq) 2 Cl - (aq) CaO (s) CO 2 (g) 22 Heterogeneous Equilibria If a pure solid or liquid is involved in a heterogeneous equilibrium, its concentration is not included in the equilibrium constant expression for the reaction. CaCO 3 (s) Kc = [CO2] CaO (s) CO 2 (g) and Kp = PCO2 23 Heterogeneous Equilibria Some examples SnO2 (s) 2CO(g) CaCO3 (s) 2 Zn(s) Cu (aq) Sn(s) 2CO2 (g) CaO(s) CO2 (g) 2 Cu(s) Zn (aq) 24 Heterogeneous Equilibria In a case where a solvent is involved as a reactant or product in an equilibrium, its concentration is also excluded in the equilibrium-constant expression. Thus for: 2 3 H2O(l) CO (aq) Kc OH (aq) HCO3 (aq) [OH ][HCO3 ] 2 [CO 3 ] [H2O] is excluded from the expression. 25 Calculating Equilibrium Constants If all equilibrium concentrations are known, one simply substitutes these values into the equation for Kc or Kp for the reaction. Example 1: Calculating K when all equilibrium concentrations are known. Given that at 852K the equilibrium concentrations of the reactants and products are [SO2] = 3.61 x 10-3 mol L-1 ; [O2] = 6.11 x 10-4 mol L-1 [SO3] = 1.01 x 10-2 mol L-1 for the reaction 2SO2 (g) + O2 (g) 2SO3 (g) 26 Calculating Equilibrium Constants Work out the equilibrium constant 2 Kc [SO3 ] [SO2 ]2 [O 2 ] 2 2 Kc [1.01 10 ] [3.61 10 2 ]2 [6.11 10 4 ] = 1.28 Χ 102 Kc is large ⇒ equilibrium favours___________ 27 Calculating Equilibrium Constants Example 2: Calculating K when all equilibrium concentrations are known. Note: We are given partial pressures therefore we need to use Kp expression. 28 Calculating Equilibrium Constants Example 2: 29 Calculating Equilibrium Constants If we don’t know the equilibrium concentrations of all chemical species in an equilibrium, but we know at least one of the concentrations, we can use stoichiometry to work out the unknown concentrations. Example: Calculating K from initial and equilibrium concentrations. Consider the equilibrium: H2 (g) + I2 (g) 2 HI (g) Suppose the system initially contains 1.000 X 10-3 M H2 and 2.000 X 10-3 M I2 at 448oC. At equilibrium the conc of HI is found to be 1.87 X 10-3 M. Calculate Kc for the reaction at 448oC. 30 Calculating Equilibrium Constants Solution: 1 H2 (g) Initial Conc (M) Change in conc Equilibrium / final Conc. + I2 (g) 2 HI (g) 1.000 X 10-3 M 2.000 X 10-3 M 0 M 1.87 X 10-3 M 2 Change in [HI] = 1.87 X103- M – 0 = 1.87 X 10-3 M 3 Use coefficients in the balanced equation to relate change in [HI] to the changes in [H2] and [I2]. 31 Calculating Equilibrium Constants 3 4 1.87 X 10-3 mol HI L 1 mol H2 = 0.935 X 10-3 M H 2 2 mol HI 1.87 X 10-3 mol HI L 1 mol I2 = 0.935 X 10-3 M I 2 2 mol HI Calculate the equilibrium concentrations of H2 and I2 using the initial concentrations and changes. [H2] = 1.000 X 10-3 M – 0.935 X 10-3 M = 0.065 X 10-3 M [I2] = 2.000 X 10-3 M – 0.935 X 10-3 M = 1.065 X 10-3 M 32 Calculating Equilibrium Constants 4 The completed table becomes: H2 (g) Initial Conc (M) Change in conc Equilibrium / final Conc. + I2 (g) 2 HI (g) 1.000 X 10-3 M 2.000 X 10-3 M 0 M - 0.935 X 10-3M - 0.935 X 10-3M + 1.87 X 10-3 M 0.065 X 10-3 M 1.065 X 10-3 M 1.87 X 10-3 M Therefore, using the equilibrium-constant expression, we calculate the equilibrium constant: 2 Kc [HI] [H2 ][I2 ] 3 2 1.87 10 0.065 10 3 1.065 10 3 51 33 Applications of Equilibrium Constants Predicting the Direction of Reaction o If only initial concentrations are known, we use the REACTION QUOTIENT expression, Q. This expression is equal to the Keq (Kp or Kc) expression when the system is in equilibrium. Q = K at equilibrium In general the quotient Q is expressed as follows for a A (g) + b B (g) c C (g) + d D (g) Q = (original conc C)c (original conc D)d (original conc A)a (original conc B)b 34 Applications of Equilibrium Constants Predicting the Direction of Reaction Qc [D]d [E] e [A] a [B]b d or Qc e PD PE a b PA PB o If Q > K then the reverse reaction must occur to reach equilibrium (i.e., products are consumed, reactants are formed, the numerator in the equilibrium constant expression decreases and Q decreases until it equals K). 35 Applications of Equilibrium Constants o If Q < K then the forward reaction must occur to reach equilibrium (i.e. reactants are consumed, products are formed, the numerator in the equilibrium constant increases and Q increases until it equals K). We can therefore predict the direction of the reaction 36 Applications of Equilibrium Constants Predicting the Direction of Reaction 37 Applications of Equilibrium Constants Calculating Equilibrium Concentrations Use similar approach used to solve problems involving equilibrium constants. i.e. Tabulate the initial concentrations or partial pressures, the changes calculated and the final equilibrium concentrations or partial pressures. Example: For the Haber Process N2(g) + 3 H2(g) 2 NH3(g), Kp = 1.45 X10-5 at 500°C. In an equilibrium mixture of the three gases at 500°C, the partial pressure of H2 is 0.928 atm and that of N2 is 0.432 atm. What is the partial pressure of NH3? 38 Applications of Equilibrium Constants Calculating Equilibrium Concentrations • Here we are given Kp and two of three partial pressures i.e. one unknown. N2(g) + 3 H2(g) 0.432 Kp (PNH3 ) 0.928 2 PN2 (PH2 ) 3 2 NH3(g) x (x)2 3 (0.432)(0.928) 1.45 10 39 5 Applications of Equilibrium Constants Calculating Equilibrium Concentrations Example: Consider the reaction H2(g) + I2(g) 2 HI(g) In which 1L flask is filled with 1.000 mol of H2 and 2.000 mol of I2 at 448 C. The value of Kc for the reaction is 50.5 at 448 C. What are the equilibrium concentrations of H2, I2 and HI in mol/L? 1 Note initial concentrations in the 1L flask: [H2] = 1.000 M and H2 = [2.000 M] 40 Applications of Equilibrium Constants Calculating Equilibrium Concentrations 2 Initial Conc (M) Change in conc H2 (g) 1.000 M + I2 (g) 2 HI (g) 2.000 M 0M Equilibrium / final Conc. 3 For each x mol of H2 that reacts, x mol of I2 are consumed and 2x mol of HI are produced 41 Applications of Equilibrium Constants Calculating Equilibrium Concentrations 3 Initial Conc (M) Change in conc H2 (g) + 1.000 M -x I2 (g) 2 HI (g) 2.000 M -x 0M + 2x Equilibrium / final Conc. 4 Initial Conc (M) Change in conc Equilibrium / final Conc. H2 (g) + I2 (g) 2 HI (g) 1.000 M 2.000 M 0M -x (1.000 – x) M -x (2.000 – x) M + 2x 2x M 42 Applications of Equilibrium Constants Calculating Equilibrium Concentrations 5 Kc [HI]2 [H2 ][I2 ] (2x)2 (1.000 x)(2.000 x) 50.5 Solve for x 4x 2 50.5(x 2 3.000x 2.000) 46.5x2 - 151x 101.0 0 ax2 + bx + c x ( 151.5) ( 151.5)2 4(46.5)(101.0) 2(46.5) 2.323or0.935 43 Applications of Equilibrium Constants Calculating Equilibrium Concentrations Substituting into the equilibrium expressions we find that x = 2.323 gives a negative concentration, which we reject because it is not chemically meaningful. We therefore use x = 0.935 to find the equilibrium concentrations: [H2] = 1.000 – x = 0.065 M [I2] = 2.000 – x = 1.065 M [HI] = 2x = 1.87 M Check: Kc [HI]2 [H2 ][I2 ] (1.87)2 (0.065)(1.065) 51 44 Le Châtelier’s Principle A chemical reaction will eventually reach equilibrium, but what happens if we change conditions such as: Pressure/volume Add/remove reactant or product Change Temperature Add a catalyst 45 Le Châtelier’s Principle Example: In the Haber Process for the production of ammonia, based on the reversible reaction: N2 (g) + 3 H2 (g) 2 NH3 it is observed that: • As the total pressure increases, the amount of ammonia present at equilibrium increases. • As the temperature decreases, the amount of ammonia at equilibrium increases. 46 Le Châtelier’s Principle 47 Le Châtelier’s Principle Le Châtelier’s Principle States: If a system at equilibrium is disturbed by a change in temperature, pressure, or the concentration of one of the components, the system will shift its equilibrium position so as to counteract the effect of the disturbance. 48 Le Châtelier’s Principle Change in Reactant or Product Concentrations • Consider and equilibrium mixture of N2, H2, and NH3 in the Haber Process: N2 (g) + 3 H2 (g) 2 NH3 • If H2 is added while the system is at equilibrium, the system must respond to counteract the addition of H2 (by Le Châtelier’s Principle). • The system must consume the H2 and produce more of the products until a new equilibrium is established. • So, most of the additional H2 will be consumed, and [N2] will decrease, while [NH3] will increase. 49 Le Châtelier’s Principle Change in Reactant or Product Concentrations Note new equilibrium 50 Le Châtelier’s Principle Change in Reactant or Product Concentrations • Adding a reactant or product shifts the position of equilibrium away from the increase. • Removing a reactant or product shifts the equilibrium towards the decrease. • To optimize the amount of product at equilibrium, we need to flood the reaction vessel with reactant and continuously remove product (by Le Châtelier’s Principle). • We illustrate the application of these principles with the industrial preparation of ammonia. 51 Le Châtelier’s Principle Change in Reactant or Product Concentrations 52 Le Châtelier’s Principle Effects of Volume and Pressure Changes • If the volume of a system at equilibrium is decreased, the pressure increases. • Le Châtelier’s Principle: if pressure is increased the position of equilibrium will shift to counteract the increase. • That is, the position of equilibrium shifts to remove gases and decrease pressure. • An increase in pressure favours the direction that has fewer moles of gas. • In a reaction with the same number of product and reactant moles of gas, pressure has no effect. 53 Le Châtelier’s Principle Effects of Volume and Pressure Changes Example 54 Le Châtelier’s Principle Effects of Volume and Pressure Changes • As volume is decreased pressure increases • An increase in pressure (by decreasing the volume) favours the formation of N2O4. • The instant the pressure increases, the system is not at equilibrium and the concentration of both gases has increased. • The system moves to reduce the number moles of gas (i.e. the reverse reaction is favoured). 55 Le Châtelier’s Principle Effect of Temperature Changes • Changes in concentration and pressure do not affect the value of the equilibrium constant. • The equilibrium constant is temperature dependent. i.e. it changes in value as the temperature changes. • For an endothermic reaction, ΔH > 0 and heat can be considered as a reactant. Reactants + heat products • For an exothermic reaction, ΔH < 0 and heat can be considered as a product. Reactants products + heat 56 Le Châtelier’s Principle Effect of Temperature Changes 57 Le Châtelier’s Principle Effect of Temperature Changes • Adding heat (i.e. heating the vessel) favours the direction of the reaction that absorbs (removes) heat: – if ΔH > 0, adding heat favours the forward reaction, – if ΔH < 0, adding heat favours the reverse reaction. • Removing heat (i.e. cooling the vessel), favours the direction of the reaction that liberates (produces) heat: – if ΔH > 0, cooling favours the reverse reaction, – if ΔH < 0, cooling favours the forward reaction. 58 Le Châtelier’s Principle Effect of Temperature Changes In summary: Endothermic reaction: Increasing T results in an increase in K. Exothermic reaction: Increasing T results in a decrease in K. 59 Le Châtelier’s Principle The Effect of Catalysts • A catalyst lowers the activation energy barrier for the reaction i.e. between the reactants and products. • Therefore, a catalyst will decrease the time taken to reach equilibrium. • A catalyst does not change the composition of the equilibrium mixture. 60 Le Châtelier’s Principle The Effect of Catalysts Example: Consider a hypothetical reaction A B Less energy required 61 Additional Problems on Gas Phase Equilibria Problem: 2 SO3 (g) 2 SO2 (g) + O2 (g) 62 Additional Problems on Gas Phase Equilibria Solution: 63 Additional Problems on Gas Phase Equilibria 2 SO3 (g) 2 SO2 (g) + O2 (g) PV = nRT 64 Additional Problems on Gas Phase Equilibria 65 Additional Problems on Gas Phase Equilibria 66 Additional Problems on Gas Phase Equilibria 67 Additional Problems on Gas Phase Equilibria 68 End of Chapter 15 -------------------------------Chemical Equilibrium 69