What is a Reversible Reaction and an Equilibrium

About this episode

This episode explores reversible reactions, equilibrium, and the effects of catalysts on chemical systems.

In this episode: What is a reversible reaction? How to spot a reversible reaction Use the correct arrow! What is equilibrium? What is necessary to achieve equilibrium? Disturbing an equilibrium, and La Chatelier's Principle What happens to an equilibrium when you add a catalyst? Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academy Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy Contact me: Instagram @chemistrymadesimple Email Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.net Record a voice note for me: chemistrymadesimple.net/voicenote Join the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community . Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple Prefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.

People in this episode

Host: Matthew Macariou

Topics covered

• reversible reactions
• equilibrium
• La Chatelier's Principle
• catalysts
• chemical reactions

Keywords

• reversible reaction
• equilibrium
• La Chatelier's Principle
• catalyst
• chemical reactions

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Organizations: Chemistry Made Simple, Chemistry Made Simple academy

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