IB DP Chemistry R2.3 L9 | Equilibrium Constant and Gibbs Energy: Two Measures of Reaction Position | Lesson Walkthrough
Connect the equilibrium constant with standard Gibbs energy and use the relationship to predict reaction position.
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Browse all science resourcesConnect the equilibrium constant with standard Gibbs energy and use the relationship to predict reaction position.
Explain successful collisions through energy and orientation, and use particle models to compare rates.
Measure reaction rates using mass loss and gas volume, compare units and convert measurements to molar rates.
Calculate mean and instantaneous rates from graphs using gradients and tangents.
Investigate concentration, pressure and surface area while identifying and controlling experimental variables.
Explain why temperature changes reaction rates, distinguishing collision frequency from the fraction of successful collisions.
Construct and interpret Maxwell–Boltzmann energy distributions and explain the role of activation energy.
Compare catalysts and explain alternative reaction pathways with lower activation energies.
Use Maxwell–Boltzmann curves to explain catalysis and challenge common misconceptions.
Plan controlled rate comparisons and build conclusions supported by experimental evidence and particle explanations.