How can the direction of a reversible reaction be changed?
By changing the reaction conditions, which can favour either the forward or reverse reaction.
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How can the direction of a reversible reaction be changed?
By changing the reaction conditions, which can favour either the forward or reverse reaction.
What happens when ammonium chloride is heated?
It breaks down into ammonia and hydrogen chloride.
What happens when ammonia and hydrogen chloride are cooled?
They react together to form ammonium chloride.
What is a reversible reaction?
A reaction in which reactants form products and the products can react to form the original reactants again.
What symbol represents a reversible reaction?
A double arrow: