Kc constant Flashcards
What is Kc?
The equilibrium constant
Gives us an idea of how far left or to the right the position of equilibrium is
What 2 methods are used to calculate the Kc?
Heterogeneous equilibrium
Homogeneous equilibrium
Homogeneous equilibrium
Calculating the Kc when all reactants and products are in the same state
What values are used in homogeneous equilibrium?
ALL
Kc expression
[Conc of product]
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[conc of reactant]
May be multiple
To the power of the stoichoometry
Heterogeneous equilibrium
Calculating the Kc when not everything is in the same physical state
What values are used in heterogeneous equilibrium?
DONT INCLUDE PURE LIQUIDS (l)
DONT INCLUDE SOLIDS (s)
Why not use liquids or solids in equilibrium constant?
Because their concentrations stay constant throughout the reaction
What factors affect the equilibrium constant?
None of them except temperature