Chemical Equilibrium

Have you ever wondered why a soda can doesn’t naturally explode from pressure? That question is answered by the concept of equilibrium! Chemical equilibrium occurs when the rate of formation and destruction in a reaction are equal. In the case of the soda can, the formation and destruction of CO₂ are equal. This lesson covers how the concept of chemical equilibrium, Le Chatelier’s principle, equilibrium constants, and how to solve for equilibrium constants.

Index:

• Introduction
  Announcements
• Introduction
• Defining Entropy
• Chemical Equilibrium
• Le Chatelier’s Principle
• Equilibrium Constants
• Chemical Equilibrium in Space
• Chemical Equilibrium Quiz
• Send a Postcard to Space!