10.5 Equilibrium Constant Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
What is the symbol for equilibrium constant,
A
Kc
2
Q
What is equilibrium constant?
A
A measure of the position of equilibrium, indicates whether there are more reactants or products in an equilibrium system
3
Q
What do the lower case letters represent in aA + bB —> cC + dD?
A
The number of moles
4
Q
What do the upper case letters represent in aA + bB —> cC + dD?
A
The chemicals involved
5
Q
What is [] shorthand for?
A
Concentration of
6
Q
State the equation for Kc
A
[C]^c x [D]^d
/
[A]^a x [B]^b
7
Q
If Kc=0, what is the position of the equilibrium?
A
Halfway between the products and reactants
8
Q
If Kc >1, what is the position of the equilibrium?
A
Shifted towards the products
9
Q
If Kc < 1, what is the position of the equilibrium?
A
Shifted towards the reactants.
