Define chemical equilibrium.

A state where the rate of forward and reverse reactions are equal, and the concentrations of reactants and products remain constant.

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Define chemical equilibrium.

A state where the rate of forward and reverse reactions are equal, and the concentrations of reactants and products remain constant.

What is KcK_c?

Equilibrium constant in terms of concentration; relates the concentrations of reactants and products at equilibrium.

What is KpK_p?

Equilibrium constant in terms of pressure; relates the partial pressures of gaseous reactants and products at equilibrium.

What does a K > 1 indicate?

Product-favored reaction. At equilibrium, there are more products than reactants.

What does a K < 1 indicate?

Reactant-favored reaction. At equilibrium, there are more reactants than products.

What does K = 1 indicate?

The amount of reactants and products are roughly equal at equilibrium.

Steps to calculate KcK_c?

  1. Write the KcK_c expression. 2. Calculate equilibrium concentrations. 3. Plug the concentrations into the KcK_c expression.

Steps to calculate KpK_p?

  1. Write the KpK_p expression. 2. Plug in the partial pressures.

Difference between KcK_c and KpK_p?

KcK_c: Uses molar concentrations (mol/L). KpK_p: Uses partial pressures (usually in atm).