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Equilibrium — Concept Maps

ICSE · Class 11 · Chemistry

4 concept maps of Equilibrium for ICSE Class 11 Chemistry, each also written out as a text outline. Part of the ICSE Class 11 Chemistry syllabus.

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A comparison illustrating why physical equilibrium (like liquid-vapor equilibrium) can only be achieved in a closed system, not an open one, due to the containment of matter.
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4 Concept Maps

Equilibrium: Comprehensive Concept Overview

Equilibrium: Comprehensive Concept Overview

The map in words

  • EQUILIBRIUM
    • Physical Equilibrium
      • Solid-Liquid
        • Ice-Water at 273K
        • Melting Point
      • Liquid-Gas
        • Vapor Pressure
        • Boiling Point
      • Solid-Gas
        • Sublimation
        • Iodine sublimation
    • Chemical Equilibrium
      • Definition
        • Forward = Backward rates
        • Constant concentrations
      • Characteristics
        • Dynamic nature
        • Closed system required
        • Attained from either side
      • Driving Factors
        • Temperature
        • Pressure
        • Concentration
    • Equilibrium Constant
      • Kc Expression
        • Products over Reactants
        • Raised to coefficients
      • Kp Expression
        • Partial pressures
        • Kp = Kc(RT)^Δn
      • Magnitude Meaning
        • K >> 1: Favors products
        • K << 1: Favors reactants
    • Le-Chatelier's Principle
      • Stress Responses
        • Concentration change
        • Pressure change
        • Temperature change
      • Equilibrium Shift
        • Counteracts the stress
        • Restores K value
      • Industrial Application
        • Haber process
        • Contact process
    • Ionic Equilibria
      • Weak Electrolytes
        • Partial ionization
        • Ka and Kb constants
        • Degree of dissociation
      • Water Ionization
        • Kw = 10^-14 at 298K
        • pH scale definition
      • Acid-Base Chemistry
        • Bronsted-Lowry theory
        • Conjugate pairs
        • Buffer solutions
    • Quantitative Applications
      • Solubility Product
        • Ksp calculations
        • Precipitation prediction
      • Salt Hydrolysis
        • Weak acid/base formation
        • pH predictions
      • Titrations
        • Indicator selection
        • Equivalence point

Equilibrium Concepts Overview

Equilibrium Concepts Overview

The map in words

  • Equilibrium
    • Physical Equilibrium
      • Solid-Liquid
      • Liquid-Vapor
      • Solid-Vapor
    • Chemical Equilibrium
      • Reversible Reactions
      • Equilibrium Constants
      • Le Chatelier Principle
    • Ionic Equilibrium
      • Weak Acids and Bases
      • pH Scale
      • Buffer Solutions
      • Salt Hydrolysis
    • Solubility Equilibrium
      • Ksp
      • Common Ion Effect
      • Precipitation

Process for optimizing industrial chemical equilibrium

Process for optimizing industrial chemical equilibrium

The map in words

  • Industrial Process
    • Identify Equilibrium
      • Calculate K
        • Analyze ΔH
          • Choose Conditions
            • Optimize:
              • Temperature: Rate vs. Yield
              • Pressure: Moles vs. Yield
              • Catalyst: Faster Equilibrium
              • Separation: Continuous Removal

Dynamic equilibrium in chemical and physical processes

Dynamic equilibrium in chemical and physical processes

The map in words

  • Dynamic equilibrium in chemical and physical processes
    • Physical equilibrium
    • Chemical equilibrium
    • Law of mass action
    • Equilibrium constant
    • Reaction quotient
    • Le-Chatelier's principle
    • Ionic equilibrium
    • Acid-base concepts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Equilibrium for ICSE Class 11 Chemistry?
Key topics in Equilibrium include Physical and Chemical Equilibrium, Henry's Law and Dissolution of Gases, Law of Mass Action, Equilibrium Constant, and Reaction Quotient, Types of Chemical Equilibria. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
What do the concept maps for Equilibrium show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in Equilibrium connect: Equilibrium: Comprehensive Concept Overview; Equilibrium Concepts Overview. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise Equilibrium for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 81 practice questions on Equilibrium. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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