Question

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)

Answer 1

When ethene gas & water vapour react, they produce ethanol. The reaction is given below:
C_{2} H_{4} (gas)+ H_{2}O(gas)⇔C_{2}H_{5}OH

The double arrow means the state of equilibrium is attained & the formation of products is going on the same rate as dissociation of product into the reactants.

The equation is overall balanced.