Introduction for Module 1 – Equilibrium

Textbook: Open Stax Chemistry 2e

Suggested Reading: Chapter 13

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the nature of equilibrium systems
• Explain the dynamic nature of a chemical equilibrium
• Calculate values of reaction quotients and equilibrium constants, using concentrations and pressures
• Relate the magnitude of an equilibrium constant to properties of the chemical system
• Predict the response of a stressed equilibrium using Le Châtelier’s principle

Captions and Attributions:

• A sealed tube containing colorless N₂O₄ darkens as it decomposes to yield brown NO₂ and demonstrates equilibrium is formed with both reactants and products present. Figure 13.2, A sealed tube containing colorless N₂O₄ darkens by Open Stax is licensed under CCBY 4.0.