The reaction quotient, Q, measures the relative amounts of products and reactants present during a reaction at any given time. Q is used to determine which direction a reaction will shift to reach equilibrium.
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Le Chatelier's Principle: This principle states that if stress is applied to a system at equilibrium, the system will adjust in order to restore equilibrium.
Equilibrium Constant (Keq): This is the ratio of concentrations of products and reactants at equilibrium. It's like the "perfect recipe" for our reaction.
Gibbs Free Energy (∆G): This term tells us whether a reaction can occur spontaneously. If ∆G is negative, the reaction can happen on its own without any added energy!