Explain, in terms of particles, concentration, and reaction rate, what you expect to happen when ethene gas (C2H4) and water vapor are sealed in a flask and reach a state of equilibrium.

C2H4 (g) + H2O (g) Two arrows stacked on top of each other. The top arrow points to the right. The bottom arrow points to the left. C2H5OH (g)

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Explain, in terms of particles, concentration, and reaction rate, what you expect to happen when ethene gas (C2H4) and water vapor are sealed in a flask and reach a state of equilibrium. 

C2H4 (g) + H2O (g) Two arrows stacked on top of each other. The top arrow points to the right. The bottom arrow points to the left. C2H5OH (g)

anonymous · Answer

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teddyiswatshecallsme · Answer

some amount (and equal amounts of each) will combine to form C2H5OH 

at equilb the forward & backward rates are the same 

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since 4 gases on right and 2 on left - compress it to high pressure - since enodthermic - supply heat

teddyiswatshecallsme · Answer

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