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Chemical Equilibrium & Kinetics

A reversible reaction reaches dynamic equilibrium when opposing rates become equal while both reactions continue.

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Reversible Reactions and Dynamic Equilibrium

A reversible reaction reaches dynamic equilibrium when opposing rates become equal while both reactions continue.

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Law of Mass Action and Equilibrium Constant

The mass-action rate expressions yield the concentration equilibrium constant when opposing rates are equal.

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Kp, Kc and Heterogeneous Equilibrium

Gas equilibria connect pressure and concentration constants through the change in gaseous stoichiometric moles.

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Reaction Extent, Quotient and Direction

The magnitude of K indicates equilibrium extent, while comparing Q with K predicts the direction of change.

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Le Chatelier Principle and Equilibrium Factors

An equilibrium system responds to a disturbance in the direction that reduces its effect.

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Van't Hoff Equation and Temperature Dependence

Free energy connects spontaneity with K, and the Van't Hoff equation quantifies how K changes with temperature.

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Reaction Rate, Stoichiometry and Measurement

Reaction rate measures concentration change per time and is normalized by balanced-equation coefficients.

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Rate Law, Order and Molecularity

A rate law relates rate to reactant concentrations through experimentally determined orders and a rate constant.

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Integrated Rate Laws: First, Zero and Pseudo-First Order

Integrated rate laws connect concentration and time for first- and zero-order reactions, including pseudo-first-order conditions.

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Half-Life of Zero- and First-Order Reactions

Half-life is the time for reactant concentration to fall to half, with different concentration dependence by order.

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Collision Theory, Activation Energy and Arrhenius Equation

Effective collisions require sufficient energy and orientation; Arrhenius theory connects the rate constant with temperature.

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Factors Affecting Reaction Rate

Reaction rate depends on reactant nature and state, concentration, surface area, temperature and catalysts.

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