Learning Objectives
- Understand the dynamic nature of chemical equilibrium and how it is established when the rate of the forward reaction equals the rate of the reverse reaction.
- Apply the law of mass action to write equilibrium constant expressions for various chemical reactions.
- Calculate equilibrium constants ( and ) and understand their dependence on stoichiometric coefficients.
- Predict the effects of changes in concentration, pressure, and temperature on the position of equilibrium using Le Chatelier's Principle.
- Analyze the temperature dependence of equilibrium constants and how it affects the direction of exothermic and endothermic reactions.
- Explore heterogeneous equilibria involving multiple phases and understand the exclusion of pure solids and liquids in equilibrium constant expressions.
- Use the reaction quotient () to predict the direction of reaction shifts to reach equilibrium.
- Relate Gibbs free energy change () to the equilibrium constant to determine reaction spontaneity.
- Investigate equilibrium in physical processes, such as phase changes and solubility, including the application of Henry's law.
- Utilize equilibrium constants to predict the extent of reactions, direction of reaction shifts, and calculate equilibrium concentrations from initial data.
- Classify acids and bases using Arrhenius, Bronsted-Lowry, and Lewis concepts, and calculate ionization constants for weak acids and bases.
- Explain the ionization of water, the ionic product (), and the relationship between and .
- Evaluate the strength of acids and bases using and values.
- Understand the function and calculations related to buffer solutions and their resistance to changes.