Topic: Chemical Reactions – Reversible Reactions and Equilibrium
Lesson 1: Introduction to Reversible Reactions
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State that some chemical reactions are reversible as shown by the symbol ⇌\text{⇌}. Describe how changing conditions can change the direction of a reversible reaction, including the effects of heat and water on hydrated and anhydrous compounds (e.g., copper(II) sulfate and cobalt(II) chloride).
Activities
– Starter (5 mins): Show the reversible hydration/dehydration of copper(II) sulfate crystals.- Main (25 mins): 1. Define reversible reactions and explain the symbol ⇌\text{⇌}. 2. Demonstrate the effect of heating hydrated copper(II) sulfate and adding water to anhydrous copper(II) sulfate. 3. Discuss similar behavior in cobalt(II) chloride. – Plenary (10 mins): Students complete a table summarizing observations and reactions.
40 minutes total: 5 mins (Starter) + 25 mins (Main) + 10 mins (Plenary).
Homework
Research other examples of reversible reactions and describe their conditions.
Assessment
Worksheet: Identify reversible reactions and explain the changes based on conditions.
Past Paper Practice
IGCSE Chemistry 0620/41/M/J/20 Q5(a) – Reversible reactions and conditions.
Lesson 2: Equilibrium in a Closed System
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State that a reversible reaction in a closed system is at equilibrium when: (a) the rate of the forward reaction equals the rate of the reverse reaction, (b) the concentrations of reactants and products no longer change.
Activities
– Starter (5 mins): Ask: “What happens when a reaction stops producing visible changes but hasn’t stopped completely?”- Main (25 mins): 1. Explain dynamic equilibrium and how it occurs in a closed system. 2. Use a water analogy (e.g., two connected containers exchanging water) to demonstrate equilibrium. 3. Discuss the constant concentrations of reactants and products at equilibrium.- Plenary (10 mins): Students explain dynamic equilibrium in their own words using diagrams.
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Animations of equilibrium, worksheets with examples, visual aids (e.g., water analogy).
Time
40 minutes total: 5 mins (Starter) + 25 mins (Main) + 10 mins (Plenary).
Homework
Write a paragraph explaining why equilibrium occurs only in closed systems.
Assessment
Worksheet: Describe and identify equilibrium conditions from given scenarios.
Past Paper Practice
IGCSE Chemistry 0620/41/O/N/21 Q5(b) – Understanding equilibrium in a closed system.
Lesson 3: Factors Affecting Equilibrium Position
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Predict and explain how the position of equilibrium is affected by changing temperature, pressure, concentration, and using a catalyst.
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– Starter (5 mins): Pose a scenario: “How can we favor the production of ammonia in a reaction?”- Main (25 mins): 1. Explain Le Chatelier’s principle and how equilibrium shifts. 2. Discuss the effects of changing temperature, pressure, and concentration with examples. 3. Explain how catalysts affect reaction rates without changing equilibrium position.- Plenary (10 mins): Students solve practice problems predicting equilibrium shifts under various conditions.
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Reaction examples (e.g., N₂ + 3H₂ ⇌ 2NH₃), worksheets, visual aids for Le Chatelier’s principle.
Time
40 minutes total: 5 mins (Starter) + 25 mins (Main) + 10 mins (Plenary).
Homework
Write explanations for how equilibrium shifts when pressure and temperature are increased.
Assessment
Worksheet: Predict equilibrium shifts for given reactions and conditions.
State the symbol equation for the Haber process: N2+3H2⇌2NH3\text{N}_2 + 3\text{H}_2 \text{⇌} 2\text{NH}_3. State the sources of hydrogen (methane) and nitrogen (air). Describe the typical conditions: 450°C, 200 atm, and an iron catalyst.
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– Starter (5 mins): Show a diagram of the Haber process. Ask: “Why are these specific conditions chosen?”- Main (25 mins): 1. Introduce the equation and sources of raw materials. 2. Discuss the role of temperature, pressure, and catalyst in maximizing yield and reaction rate. 3. Relate the economic and safety considerations of the process.- Plenary (10 mins): Students summarize the process in a flowchart, showing inputs, outputs, and conditions.
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Diagrams of the Haber process, worksheets, animations.
Time
40 minutes total: 5 mins (Starter) + 25 mins (Main) + 10 mins (Plenary).
Homework
Research and write about one challenge associated with the Haber process.
Assessment
Worksheet: Identify conditions and explain their importance in the Haber process.
Past Paper Practice
IGCSE Chemistry 0620/41/O/N/20 Q5(a) – The Haber process and its conditions.
Lesson 5: The Contact Process
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State the symbol equation for the Contact process: 2SO2+O2⇌2SO32\text{SO}_2 + \text{O}_2 \text{⇌} 2\text{SO}_3. State the sources of sulfur dioxide (burning sulfur or roasting sulfide ores) and oxygen (air). Describe the typical conditions: 450°C, 2 atm, and a vanadium(V) oxide catalyst.
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– Starter (5 mins): Show a diagram of the Contact process. Ask: “How does this process resemble the Haber process?”- Main (25 mins): 1. Introduce the equation and sources of raw materials. 2. Discuss the role of temperature, pressure, and catalyst in optimizing yield and rate. 3. Relate the economic and safety considerations of the process.- Plenary (10 mins): Students compare the Haber and Contact processes in a Venn diagram.
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Diagrams of the Contact process, worksheets, animations.
Time
40 minutes total: 5 mins (Starter) + 25 mins (Main) + 10 mins (Plenary).
Homework
Write a paragraph comparing the Haber and Contact processes.
Assessment
Worksheet: Explain why the conditions of the Contact process are suitable.
Past Paper Practice
IGCSE Chemistry 0620/41/M/J/19 Q7(c) – The Contact process and its conditions.
Lesson 6: Evaluating Conditions for Industrial Processes
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Explain, in terms of rate of reaction and equilibrium, why the typical conditions are used in the Haber and Contact processes, including safety and economic considerations.
Activities
– Starter (5 mins): Ask: “What factors do industries consider when choosing reaction conditions?”- Main (25 mins): 1. Discuss the balance between yield, rate, cost, and safety. 2. Use the Haber and Contact processes as examples to analyze the chosen conditions. 3. Provide case studies for students to evaluate.- Plenary (10 mins): Students write a paragraph explaining one trade-off in industrial processes.
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Worksheets, diagrams of industrial processes, case studies.
Time
40 minutes total: 5 mins (Starter) + 25 mins (Main) + 10 mins (Plenary).
Assessment
Worksheet: Evaluate the chosen conditions for an industrial process.
Past Paper Practice
IGCSE Chemistry 0620/41/M/J/20 Q6(c) – Evaluating conditions in industrial processes.
Homework
Write an essay on how temperature and pressure affect equilibrium and rate in the Haber process.
Notes for Teachers:
Use visual aids and demonstrations to clarify abstract concepts like equilibrium and industrial conditions.
Relate the topics to real-world applications to enhance student engagement.
Encourage students to critically evaluate the balance between yield, cost, and safety in industrial processes.
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