Spot the false statement

Exercise and reference answers

Questions

1. False statement

   Equilibrium is a static, dead state

   Statements

   1. Forward and reverse rates are equal
   2. Equilibrium is a static, dead state
   3. Physical changes reach equilibrium too

2. False statement

   A conjugate acid has one less proton

   Statements

   1. An open system cannot reach equilibrium
   2. A conjugate pair differs by one proton
   3. A conjugate acid has one less proton

3. False statement

   pH is the positive logarithm of the activity

   Statements

   1. pH is the positive logarithm of the activity
   2. Le Chatelier says the system counteracts the change
   3. The common ion effect adds an ion already present

4. False statement

   Melting point balances liquid and vapour

   Statements

   1. Radioactive sugar showed the exchange continues
   2. Melting point balances liquid and vapour
   3. Boiling point falls at high altitude

Instructions

Two statements are true and one is false. Tap the false one.

Explanation