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Equilibrium Constant Kc = [C]c[D]d [A]a[B]b
The relationship between the concentrations of the reactants and products at equilibrium for the following reaction: a A + b B ⇌ c C + d D can be expressed as such: Kc = [C]c[D]d [A]a[B]b This is the equilibrium-constant expression The [X] refers to the concentration (in molarity) of the reactants and products once at equilibrium The exponents refer to the coefficients
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Equilibrium Constant Pure solids and pure liquids are never factored into the equation When K > 1 – equilibrium lies to the right; mostly products K < 1 – equilibrium lies to the left; mostly reactants
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Reaction Quotient Q = [C]c [D]d [A]a [B]b Reaction Quotient
Once the equilibrium constant has been established, hypothetical concentrations can be introduced into the equilibrium-constant expression to obtain a reaction quotient which can then be compared to the equilibrium constant to determine how the reaction will proceed. For a given reaction: a A + b B ⇌ c C + d D The reaction quotient is the same as the equilibrium constant: Q = [C]c [D]d [A]a [B]b
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Reaction Quotient When Q = K – the system is at equilibrium
Q > K – concentration of products is larger than reactants, the reaction moves to the left to reach equilibrium Q < K – concentration of products is smaller than reactants, the reaction moves the right to reach equilibrium
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Reaction Quotient
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