Primary Learning Goals

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I can explain the concept of dynamic equilibrium and how the concept applies to various physical and chemical equilibria.

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I can write the equilibrium constant expression for various equilibria, and relate the magnitude of an equilibrium constant to the position of a system at equilibrium.

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I can calculate the equilibrium constant for a chemical system using the equilibrium law expression.

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I can use the reaction quotient for a chemical system to predict how the system is changing.

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I can calculate the equilibrium concentrations of reactants and products, given the initial conditions of the system.

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I can apply Le Châtelier’s principle to predict how various factors would affect a chemical system at equilibrium.

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I can use the solubility product constant to calculate the solubility of a solute in water, and vice versa.

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I can contrast strong and weak acids and strong and weak bases using the concept of dynamic equilibrium, and compare the strengths of acids and bases based on their ionization constants.

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I can calculate the pH of solutions of strong acids and weak acids.

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I can calculate the pH of solutions of string bases and weak bases.

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I can describe the Brønsted-Lowry theory of acids and bases, and recognize acids and bases and their conjugate bases and conjugate acids.

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I can describe the chemical characteristics of a buffer solutions, and explain how a buffer solution resists changes in pH.