Abstract for Lecture #27 - The Nature of Chemical Equilibrium and Its Relationship to Thermodynamics


The first part of this lecture covers the relationship between the magnitude of K and the direction of reaction. The principle of Le Chatelier is also introduced.

The second part of this lecture introduces the thermodynamic interpretation of the temperature dependence of K.

To prepare for this lecture, we suggest that you read sections 9-4 and 9-5 of Oxtoby.


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