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Chemical Equilibrium: Equilibre / Cinétique

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This lecture introduces the concepts of chemical equilibrium and kinetics, focusing on the equilibrium constant, Le Chatelier's principle, and the relationship between Gibbs energy and equilibrium constant. It explains how reversible reactions reach a point of balance when the forward and reverse reactions occur at the same rate. The lecture also covers the effects of temperature, pressure, and concentration changes on equilibrium, as well as the quantitative calculation of equilibrium constants. Additionally, it discusses the kinetics of reactions, the law of velocity, and the dynamic equilibrium reached when the rates of the forward and reverse reactions are equal. Various factors influencing chemical equilibrium are explored, providing a comprehensive understanding of the topic.

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Thermodynamic equilibrium

Thermodynamic equilibrium is an axiomatic concept of thermodynamics. It is an internal state of a single thermodynamic system, or a relation between several thermodynamic systems connected by more or less permeable or impermeable walls. In thermodynamic equilibrium, there are no net macroscopic flows of matter nor of energy within a system or between systems. In a system that is in its own state of internal thermodynamic equilibrium, no macroscopic change occurs.

Chemical equilibrium

In a chemical reaction, chemical equilibrium is the state in which both the reactants and products are present in concentrations which have no further tendency to change with time, so that there is no observable change in the properties of the system. This state results when the forward reaction proceeds at the same rate as the reverse reaction. The reaction rates of the forward and backward reactions are generally not zero, but they are equal. Thus, there are no net changes in the concentrations of the reactants and products.

Dynamic equilibrium

In chemistry, a dynamic equilibrium exists once a reversible reaction occurs. Substances transition between the reactants and products at equal rates, meaning there is no net change. Reactants and products are formed at such a rate that the concentration of neither changes. It is a particular example of a system in a steady state. In physics, concerning thermodynamics, a closed system is in thermodynamic equilibrium when reactions occur at such rates that the composition of the mixture does not change with time.

Equilibrium constant

The equilibrium constant of a chemical reaction is the value of its reaction quotient at chemical equilibrium, a state approached by a dynamic chemical system after sufficient time has elapsed at which its composition has no measurable tendency towards further change. For a given set of reaction conditions, the equilibrium constant is independent of the initial analytical concentrations of the reactant and product species in the mixture.

Reversible reaction

A reversible reaction is a reaction in which the conversion of reactants to products and the conversion of products to reactants occur simultaneously. \mathit aA{} + \mathit bB \mathit cC{} + \mathit dD A and B can react to form C and D or, in the reverse reaction, C and D can react to form A and B. This is distinct from a reversible process in thermodynamics. Weak acids and bases undergo reversible reactions. For example, carbonic acid: H2CO3 (l) + H2O(l) ⇌ HCO3−(aq) + H3O+(aq).

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