Kc constant Flashcards

1
Q

What is Kc?

A

The equilibrium constant
Gives us an idea of how far left or to the right the position of equilibrium is

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2
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What 2 methods are used to calculate the Kc?

A

Heterogeneous equilibrium
Homogeneous equilibrium

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3
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Homogeneous equilibrium

A

Calculating the Kc when all reactants and products are in the same state

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4
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What values are used in homogeneous equilibrium?

A

ALL

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5
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Kc expression

A

[Conc of product]
————————
[conc of reactant]
May be multiple
To the power of the stoichoometry

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6
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Heterogeneous equilibrium

A

Calculating the Kc when not everything is in the same physical state

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7
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What values are used in heterogeneous equilibrium?

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DONT INCLUDE PURE LIQUIDS (l)
DONT INCLUDE SOLIDS (s)

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8
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Why not use liquids or solids in equilibrium constant?

A

Because their concentrations stay constant throughout the reaction

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9
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What factors affect the equilibrium constant?

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None of them except temperature

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