Factors affecting equilibria

The video tutorial explains the industrial production of chemicals, focusing on maximizing reactant conversion with minimal energy. It covers the importance of finding suitable experimental conditions, using ammonia production as an example. The Le Chatelier principle is introduced to explain how changes in concentration, pressure, and temperature affect chemical equilibrium. The video also discusses the role of catalysts in increasing reaction rates without affecting equilibrium, using examples like the Haber process and sulfuric acid production.

Explain the concept of reaction quotient (QC) and its relationship with equilibrium constant (KC).

Provide an example of how the removal of a product can affect the equilibrium of a reaction.

How can the dimerization of NO2 gas be used to illustrate the effects of temperature on equilibrium?

What role does a catalyst play in a chemical reaction at equilibrium?