Episode 5 — Chemical Equilibrium

Balance

Learners will be able to:

• Describe the concept of chemical equilibrium and how it occurs when the rate of forward and reverse reactions are equal. • Explain that a stress applied to a system in chemical equilibrium causes the system to shift or adapt to reduce or remove the imbalance. • Identify examples of stresses that can affect the reaction rates, such as changes in temperature, concentration, or container size. • Apply Le Chatelier's principle to predict how a system will respond to a change in conditions. • Describe the concept of homeostasis and its relationship to chemical equilibrium in living systems.