Continue your studies in the central science: CHEM1102 available in semester 1, 2 and in Summer School
Equilibrium
Learning outcomes - after studying this topic, you should be able to:
explain what reactions are spontaneous and under what conditions
explain the dynamic nature of equilibrium processes
write the equilibrium constant for any reaction or process
use initial, change, equilibrium (ICE) tables
calculate the value of the equilibrium constant for a reverse reaction from its value for a forward reaction, and if the stoichiometry is changed
calculate the equilibrium constant for a reaction obtained by combining two other reactions
explain the difference between the equilibrium constant, K , and the reaction quotient, Q
write down the reaction quotient and use it to predict the direction of change
use Le Chatelier's principle to predict the response of a system at equilibrium to changes in temperature, pressure and composition
explain how catalysts effect chemical reactions without changing the equilibrium concentrations
relate the equilibrium constant, K , to the change in the Gibbs free energy
Textbook and eBook References
ChemCAL, iChem and Contributed Resources
Using ICE tables
Description: Tutorial on using ICE tables to solve chemical equilibrium problems
Tags: equilibrium | ICE tables
Contributed by Adam Bridgeman
Quadratic equations
Description: Tutorial and self tests on using quadratic equations
Tags: quadratic
Contributed by Adam Bridgeman
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