18. The following equation represents the chemical equilibrium in an unopened pop can: CO2(g) + H₂O → H₂CO3(aq) a. Explain what is happening in terms of equilibrium when you open a pop can, and why it produces effervescence (fizz). b. Explain in terms of equilibrium why pop can stay carbonated (fizzy) longer in a re-closed bottle than in an open pop can. C. Bonus: In Gr. 11 chemistry, you learned about how temperature affects the solubility of gases. Which direction of this equilibrium would you expect to be the exothermic direction? Why?

18. The following equation represents the chemical equilibrium in an unopened pop can: CO2(g) + H₂O → H₂CO3(aq) a. Explain what is happening in terms of equilibrium when you open a pop can, and why it produces effervescence (fizz). b. Explain in terms of equilibrium why pop can stay carbonated (fizzy) longer in a re-closed bottle than in an open pop can. C. Bonus: In Gr. 11 chemistry, you learned about how temperature affects the solubility of gases. Which direction of this equilibrium would you expect to be the exothermic direction? Why?

Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation

9th Edition

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Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

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Chapter17: Equilibrium

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 10CR: . Explain what it means that a reaction has reached a state of chemical equilibrium. Explain why...

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