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Difference between $K_c$ and $K_p$?
$K_c$: Uses molar concentrations (mol/L). $K_p$: Uses partial pressures (usually in atm).
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 $K_c$?
Equilibrium constant in terms of concentration; relates the concentrations of reactants and products at equilibrium.
What is $K_p$?
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 $K_c$?
1. Write the $K_c$ expression. 2. Calculate equilibrium concentrations. 3. Plug the concentrations into the $K_c$ expression.
Steps to calculate $K_p$?
1. Write the $K_p$ expression. 2. Plug in the partial pressures.