Chemical Reaction Rates and Equilibrium

By the end of this course, you will be able to: Define the following terms: reaction rate, catalyst, equilibrium, and stabilization Describe the effects of temperature, pressure, concentration, and surface area on reaction rate Explain how homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts affect the reaction rate and how catalysts can become “poisoned” Explain equilibrium reactions and how the equilibrium point can be changed Describe how the products of equilibrium reactions can be stabilized