Topics and learning outcomes

• Gas Laws
  
  •  describe Boyle's, Charles' and Avogadro's Laws
  •  perform calculations using the ideal gas equation
  •  calculate partial pressures
  •  explain the molecular basis of temperature and pressure

• Chemical Equilibrium
  
  •   write down the expression for K for any reaction of known stoichiometry
  •  predict reactants or products dominate the equilibrium state from the value of K
  •  predict the direction of the spontaneous direction of a reaction based on the relative values of Q and K
  •  explain the relationship between K and ΔG⁰
  •  determine the relationship between K_p and K_c for gas phase equilibria
  •  write equilibria expression for equilibria involving pure liquids and solids
  •  perform calculations to determine equilibrium concentrations from initial concentrations and the value of K
  •  predict qualitatively the effects of changes in concentration, temperature and pressure on an equilibrium based on Le Chatelier's principle
  •  calculate the effect of a change in temperature on K based on its ΔH⁰
  •  explain how a catalyst speeds up the establishment of equilibrium
  •  understand the basis of heterogeneous equilibrium
  •  explain the experimental conditions of pressure, temperature and metal catalysed used in the industrial production of NH₃

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Gas Laws -

Science of scuba diving Description: summary of the gas laws and their relevance to diving Tags: Henry's law | Boyle's law | Charles' law Contributed by Adam Bridgeman

Charles' Law Description: simulation Tags: Charles' law Contributed by Adam Bridgeman

Phun Gas Law Description: YouTube video with simulation of hot and cold air Contributed by Adam Bridgeman

Boyle's Law Description: simulation Tags: Boyle's law Contributed by Adam Bridgeman

Chemical Equilibrium -

Calculating equilibrium constants Description: Tutorial on calculating equilibrium constants Tags: Equilibrium Contributed by Adam Bridgeman