Defining Chemical Equilibrium

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Discussion Board: Equilibrium

Defining Chemical Equilibrium

When the creation rate of products equals the rate of destruction of products, a dynamic

equilibrium is said to have been achieved. In other words, it is a status in a chemical reaction

where the amounts of substance exhibit stability in the long run.

Condition Involving Acid-Base Disturbance

An example of an electrolyte disturbance is metabolic acidosis. Metabolic acidosis is a

termwhen the concentration in the body fluids is excessive and this may be due to low

• Tiredness or weakness

• Low blood pressure

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Treatment Options

Addressing the root cause in managing metabolic acidosis entails:

• Following the recommendations on rehydration, especially the use of rehydration

solutions.

• Medications to treat specific causes would be insulin for diabetic ketoacidosis, for

instance.

• Intravenous bicarbonate for the purpose of neutralizing the acid.

• In severe cases, dialysis is used to eliminate extremely dangerous acids from the

patient’s system.

Clarifying Question

What are the basic processes through which the kidneys restore the acid-base balance in

the condition of metabolic acidosis, and to which an extent are these mechanisms effective in

Real-World Applications

Alkanes: Paraffins, for instance, propane are used commonly as fuel for heating and

cooking. Propane exists in a liquid state in the tanks and hence portable; hence, it is efficient as

an energy resource in homes and business places.

Alkenes: Ethene or ethylene is one of the most important alkenes used for making

polyethylene, a widely used plastic. Polyethylene is used to design several products, such as

packaging materials, containers, as well as toys owing to the durability of the material.

Alkanes: WhenWhen alkanes are burnt, carbon dioxide (CO ) and other Greenhouse ₂

gases are produced, affecting the climate. Also, extraction and transportation of propane are

likely to result in leakage of methane, a flammable substance which is very damaging to the

green gases list.

Alkenes: Polyethylene production and disposal contributes largely to plastic residuals,

which have a very long life cycle that is more than two hundred years and pollutes the

environment and affects the welfare of animals.

Alkynes: Welding carried out with acetylene results to the emission of toxic compounds

and particulate matter to the environment and the detriment of human health. The energy needed

to operate these structures is also high, leading to exploitation of the environment and production

of carbon.

Eco-Friendly Alternatives

Alkanes: Another alternative to propane includes biogas generated from organic waste

materials. This method offers a clean and sustainable energy generation method and decreases

methane generated by the decomposing waste.

Alkenes: There are biodegradable plastics that are derived from plants than can substitute

polyethylene and thereby, displace plastics and pollutions in the environment.

References

Anastas, P. T., & Warner, J. C. (2000).=Green chemistry: theory and practice. Oxford university

press.