Chapter 9 - Chemical Equilibria


Date  
Wednesday,
3/12
(Lecture 19)

Topics
1.  Key Ideas

2.  Equilibrium
     
3.  NO2 <==> N2O4  Equilibrium. LA smog
     Dynamic Equilibrium - Isotopic substitution and N2O4
     Endo or Exothermic ?  Review drawing Lewis Structures, p. 69-70
     Derive (kforward/kreverse) from 1 step mechanism

4.  Writing Equilibrium Constant Expressions
     Activity
     The "Law of Mass Action"
     Solutions (Kc), Gas phase (Kc or Kp)
     Heterogenous systems (mix of concentrations and pressures)
     Table 9.2

5.  The magnitude of K - interpretation

Demonstrations
1.  NO2 <==> N2O4   
2.  Lecture Worksheet 9-1

Readings
9.1, 9.2, 9.4

OWL Homework
9.1b Simulation: Equilibrium State
9.1c Homework: Equilibrium State
9.1d Homework: Isotopic Labeling
9.2a Simulation: Equilibrium Constant
9.2b Homework: Equilibrium Constant
9.2c Simulation: The Meaning of the Equilibrium Constant
9.2d Homework: The Significance of K
9.2e Simulation: Writing Equilibrium Expressions
9.2f Homework: Equilibrium Expression from Reaction

Friday,
3/14
(Lecture 20)

Lecture Topics
1.  K - continued
     
Interpretation
      K Rules !

2.  The Reaction Quotient - Q

3.  The relationship between   ΔG and   ΔG0

4.  Relationships:  ΔG ... ΔG0 ... Q ... and K

Demonstrations
1.  Lecture Worksheet 9-2

Readings
9.3, 9.5

OWL Homework
9.3b Simulation: Thermodynamics and the Equilibrium Constant
9.3c Homework: Gibbs Free Energy and the Equilibrium Constant
9.6b Homework: Reaction Quotient

Have a wonderful Spring Break !!
    ....but don't forget to do some chemistry.....

3/15 to 3/23


...... Spring Break ......

Monday,
3/24
(Lecture 21)
Note:
Tuesday is W-Day

Lecture Topics
1.  A few more things about the Equilibrium Constant
     Add reactions – what happens to K's ?
     Relationship between Kp and Kc for gases

2.  Relationships:  ΔG ... ΔG0 ... Q ... and K  continued
     Product-Favored,  Reactant-Favored ?
     Which way to equilibrium ?  Compare Q to K
     Interpret:  ΔG  and ΔG0.  What does each tell us ?

Demonstrations
1.  Lecture Worksheet 9-2
2.  Rope and equilibrium position
3.  Lecture Worksheet 9-3
  

Readings
9.5, 9.6, 9.7, 9.8

OWL Homework
9.4a Homework: Manipulating Equilibrium Expressions
9.4b Homework: K for Rearranged Reaction
Math: 9. Quadratic Equations
9.5e Homework: Kp and Kc
9.7a Homework: Free Energy Change and the Reaction Quotient

Wednesday,
3/26
(Lecture 22)

Lecture Topics
1.  Equilibrium Calculations - the ICE Method
     Calculate K from thermodynamic data
     Calculating K from equilibrium concentrations  
     Calculating equilibrium concentrations  

Demonstrations
1.  Lecture Worksheet 9-3
2.  Lecture Worksheet 9-4

Readings
9.8, 9.9, 9.10

OWL Homework
9.5b Homework: Equilibrium Calculations
9.5d Homework: Determining Equilibrium Concentrations

Friday,
3/28
(Lecture 23)

Lecture Topics
1.  Equilibrium Calculations - the ICE Method
     Solving a Quadratic Equation
     Approximation of quartic equation

2.  Disturbing an Equilibrium - Le Chatelier's Principle
     Concentration
     NH3 Example
     Volume

Demonstrations
1.  Lecture Worksheet 9-4
2.  Doug and Pat - Disturbing Doug's Equilibrium
3.  Cobalt chloro/aquo complex
4.  Lecture Worksheet 9-5
   

Readings
9.9, 9.10, 9.11

OWL Homework
9.6c Simulation: Disturbing a Chemical Equilibrium
9.6d Homework: LeChatelier's Principle - Concentration
9.6f Simulation: Equilibria and Volume

Have a wonderful weekend
    ....but don't forget to do some chemistry.....

Monday,
3/31
(Lecture 24)

Lecture Topics
1.  Disturbing an Equilibrium - Le Chatelier's Principle
     Volume - continued
     Temperature  
     Cobalt chloro/aquo complex ... Endo or Exo ? 
     K v.s. T

2.  Disturbing an Equilibrium - Le Chatelier's Principle
     Summary


Demonstrations
1.  NO2 <==> N2O4  Equilibrium. LA smog
2.  Cobalt chloro/aquo complex
3.  Lecture Worksheet 9-5
 


Readings
9.11

OWL Homework
9.6g Homework: LeChatelier's Principle - Volume
9.6i Homework: Effect of Temperature on Equilibrium
9.6k Homework: LeChatelier's Principle - Summary

Monday 3/31



Review Session for Exam 2 - 7 - 8:30 PM

Tuesday, 4/1

                



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