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can someone explain me the chemical equilibrium and the factors//changes effecting it? (mainly the concept of the equilibrium tilting to the left or the right side)​

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Answer:

In a chemical reaction, equilibrium is achieved when the forward and reverse reactions occur at the same rate.

Equilibrium is influenced by the following:

1) pressure

2) temperature

3) concentration

Bear in mind that CATALYST HAS NO IMPACT ON THE EQUILIBRIUM; IT ONLY INCREASES THE RATE.

PRESSURE:

Only if the reaction's left side contains a greater number of molecules can the pressure be increased in order to boost yield.
{e.g:N}_2+3H_2\rlhar2NH_3

Thus, because the left side has four molecules and the right side has two, you should increase pressure to increase yield.

TEMPERATURE:

In order to increase yield, raise the temperature only in ENDOTHERMIC FORWARD reactions.

CONCERNTRATION:

Removing the formed product increases yield.

I hope this helps you

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