Analyzing Equilibrium Graphs: Chemistry Exam Tips

Learn how to analyze equilibrium graphs and answer exam questions in chemistry by identifying concentration changes and understanding stoichiometric ratios.

00:00:00 This video explains how to analyze equilibrium graphs and the different types of changes that can occur in a concentration versus time graph. It uses the haber process as an example.

📚 Understanding graphs in equilibrium systems is crucial for analyzing concentration changes, pressure or volume changes, and temperature changes.

🔍 The haber process, which involves the synthesis of ammonia, is used to explain the different types of changes on concentration vessel graphs.

⚖️ The initial part of a graph, where concentrations are constant, is a characteristic feature of the reaction.

00:01:04 Learn how to interpret equilibrium graphs in chemistry exams by identifying spikes in concentration to determine additions or removals of substances.

📚 At equilibrium, the forward and reverse reactions are occurring at the same rate, resulting in no change in concentrations of reactants and products.

📈 A spike in concentration on a graph indicates a sudden increase or decrease in the concentration of a substance.

⏰ If the concentration of nitrogen suddenly spikes, it suggests that nitrogen gas has been added to the system at that time.

00:02:08 This video explains how the concentrations of chemicals change in an equilibrium graph when nitrogen increases. It also highlights the relationship between nitrogen, hydrogen gas, and ammonia concentrations.

📈 As the nitrogen concentration increases, the equilibrium position shifts towards the right side.

🔀 When the nitrogen concentration increases, the concentrations of nitrogen and hydrogen decrease while the concentration of ammonia increases.

🔄 The nitrogen and hydrogen concentrations decrease at different extents, with hydrogen decreasing roughly three times more.

00:03:12 Learn how to analyze equilibrium graphs in chemistry exams by understanding stoichiometric ratios and the relationship between concentration, pressure, and volume.

🔑 The stoichiometric ratio between nitrogen and hydrogen in the equation is 1:3.

📈 When the concentrations of gases suddenly increase, it indicates a change in pressure or volume.

⚖️ If the pressure of the system increases, the equilibrium will shift towards the right side.

00:04:18 This video explains how shifting the equilibrium position to the right side reduces the total pressure in the system. It also discusses the changes in concentration of ammonia, nitrogen, and hydrogen gas during the reaction.

Shifting the equilibrium to the right side reduces the total pressure in the system.

When the equilibrium position shifts to the right, the concentration of ammonia increases while the concentrations of nitrogen and hydrogen gas decrease.

The concentrations of the substances gradually experience either increases or decreases, indicating a change in temperature.