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Unit 12  ·  IB Chemistry

Equilibrium

Analysis of reversible reactions that reach a state of balance, governed by the equilibrium constant and Le Chatelier’s principle.

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6 C 12.011
29 Cu 63.546
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3 Equilibrium Exam Version A edited
The Equilibrium Constant and Reaction Quotient
12 Mg 24.305
10 Ne 20.180
Dynamic Equilibrium
State where the forward and reverse reaction rates are equal in a closed system.
Equilibrium Constant
The ratio of product to reactant concentrations at equilibrium ($K_c$).
Le Chatelier's Principle
If a system at equilibrium is disturbed, it shifts to partially oppose the change.
Reaction Quotient
The relative amounts of products and reactants at any point in time ($Q$).
Reversible Reaction
A reaction that can proceed in both the forward and reverse directions.
Closed System
A system where energy can be exchanged with surroundings but matter cannot.
Yield
The amount of product obtained from a chemical reaction.
Position of Equilibrium
The extent to which the reaction has proceeded towards products or reactants at equilibrium.
Haber Process
The industrial manufacture of ammonia using a nitrogen/hydrogen equilibrium.
Contact Process
The industrial manufacture of sulfuric acid involving a reversible catalytic step.
26 Fe 55.845
79 Au 196.967
17 Cl 35.45