Lecture 5

Question 1

Chemical equilibrium DEF

Answer 1

State of dynamic balance where the rate of forward reaction equals rate of the reverse reaction.

Question 2

Characteristics of a system in chemical equilibrium

Answer 2

1. Rate of forward and reverse reactions are equal
2. No observable change
3. The system is closed

Question 3

Le chatelier’s principle DEF

Answer 3

If a system at equilibrium is subjected to a stress, the system will alter to oppose the effect of the stress.