lechatelier's principle
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general chemistry 1
summary
the essence of the content revolves around explaining le chatelier's principle and its application in predicting the effects of various changes on a chemical equilibrium.
- le chatelier's principle states that a chemical system at equilibrium will adjust to counteract any imposed change, aiming to re-establish equilibrium.
- adding or removing reactants or products, changing pressure, or altering temperature can shift the equilibrium position either to the right (towards products) or to the left (towards reactants).
- the concept of a seesaw is introduced as a visual aid to understand how changes in reactant or product concentrations, pressure, and temperature influence the direction of the equilibrium shift.
- the impact of adding a catalyst or a noble gas on the equilibrium position is discussed, highlighting that neither changes the position of equilibrium.
- specific examples, including the addition of sodium bicarbonate and changes in ph, illustrate how to apply le chatelier's principle to predict the outcome of changes in a chemical system.
chapters
00:00
understanding le chatelier's principle
03:03
applying pressure and temperature changes
10:34
exceptions to equilibrium shifts