Chemical Equilibrium Q: How Does Solution (a) Know PH2S=Ammonia?

In summary, chemical equilibrium is the state in which the concentrations of reactants and products in a chemical reaction remain constant over time. It is achieved by allowing a reversible reaction to proceed in a closed system until the concentrations reach a constant value. The role of pH2S in ammonia solution is to act as a weak acid and affect the equilibrium concentration of ammonia. The concentration of ammonia in a solution can affect the pH by acting as a weak base. The equilibrium constant of a reaction can be changed by altering certain factors, but it will remain constant at a given temperature.
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I have a question about the solution (a) in this example, how does it know PH2S is the same as ammonia? is there something I've miss?
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Before adding H2S, the partial pressures of H2S and NH3 are equal because of the stoichiometry of the dissociation reaction.
 
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DrDu said:
Before adding H2S, the partial pressures of H2S and NH3 are equal because of the stoichiometry of the dissociation reaction.
Oh yeah, I totally forgot about that. Thanks for your help :D
 

1. What is chemical equilibrium?

Chemical equilibrium is the state in which the concentrations of reactants and products in a chemical reaction remain constant over time. This means that the forward and reverse reactions occur at the same rate, resulting in no net change in the overall amount of reactants and products.

2. How is chemical equilibrium achieved?

Chemical equilibrium is achieved when a reversible reaction is allowed to proceed in a closed system until the concentrations of reactants and products reach a constant value. This can be achieved by changing the temperature, pressure, or concentrations of reactants and products.

3. What is the role of pH2S in ammonia solution?

pH2S, or hydrogen sulfide, can act as a weak acid in solution and can react with ammonia to form ammonium ions and sulfide ions. The concentration of pH2S can affect the equilibrium concentration of ammonia in solution.

4. How does the concentration of ammonia affect the pH of a solution?

The concentration of ammonia in a solution can affect the pH by acting as a weak base. Ammonia can accept hydrogen ions from water to form ammonium ions, resulting in an increase in the concentration of hydroxide ions and a higher pH.

5. Can the equilibrium constant of a reaction be changed?

The equilibrium constant, which is a measure of the ratio of products to reactants at equilibrium, is a constant value at a given temperature. It can be changed by altering the temperature, pressure, or concentrations of reactants and products, but the value will remain constant as long as the temperature remains constant.

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