When a mixture of SO2 and O2 is introduced into a reaction vessel at a temperature of 700 K, a reaction that produces SO3 occurs as:

Posted: 14-07-2022

When a mixture of SO2 and O2 is introduced into a reaction vessel at a temperature of 700 K, a reaction that produces SO3 occurs as: 2SO2(g) + O2(g) → 2SO3(g)

a.  When do we say that the system has reached chemical equilibrium? Explain your answer.

b.  Why is the equilibrium state referred to as dynamic?

c . Write the equation that shows the presence of the three species in equilibrium.