Chemical Equilibria and Le Chatelier's Principle
Chemistry · Year 12 · Energetics and Kinetics · 4.º Período

Chemical Equilibria and Le Chatelier's Principle

A study of reversible reactions and dynamic equilibrium. Students will apply Le Chatelier's principle to predict the effect of changing conditions and calculate the equilibrium constant, Kc.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsAQA 3.1.6.1 Le Chatelier's principleAQA 3.1.6.2 Equilibrium constant Kc

About This Topic

A study of reversible reactions and dynamic equilibrium. Students will apply Le Chatelier's principle to predict the effect of changing conditions and calculate the equilibrium constant, Kc.

Key Questions

  1. What are the characteristics of a system in dynamic equilibrium?
  2. How does Le Chatelier's principle predict shifts in equilibrium position?
  3. How is the equilibrium constant (Kc) calculated from equilibrium concentrations?

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