Basic Concepts |
The equilibrium state is
describe in terms of the rate of the forward and reverse reactions for the
reaction. The equilibrium constant (KP and KC)
and the Law of Mass Action are introduced. |
A stopped-flow apparatus
is used to initiate and follow the progress of a reaction using
concentration-time curves. |
Equilibrium Constant |
The equilibrium constant
and its significance are discussed. |
The equilibrium
constants for two reactions with a single gas-phase product are measured. |
Reaction Table |
The use of a reaction
table to manage stoichiometric calculations is described. |
The equilibrium
constants for two reactions are measured. |
Le Chatelier's Principle: Adding and Removing
Reactants and/or Products |
Le Chatelier's Principle
is introduced in the context of adding or removing reactants and/or products.
The distinction between analytical amounts and equilibrium amounts of
material is discussed. |
The equilibrium amounts
of carbon, water, carbon monoxide, and hydrogen for the steam reforming
reaction are measured as the analytical amounts of the various species are
changed. |
Le Chatelier's Principle: Temperature Changes |
Le Chatelier's Principle
is used to predict the effect of a change in temperature on the composition
of a system at equilibrium. |
The equilibrium amounts
of carbon, water, carbon monoxide, and hydrogen for the steam reforming
reaction are measured as the temperature of the system is changed. |
Le Chatelier's Principle: Volume Changes |
Le Chatelier's Principle
is used to predict the effect of a change in volume on the composition of a
system at equilibrium. |
The equilibrium amounts
of carbon, water, carbon monoxide, and hydrogen for the steam reforming
reaction are measured as the volume of the system is changed. |