Chapter 3 Flashcards
Equilibrium definitions
Qrx
Reaction quotient, when K expression is not at equilibrium
K>Q
Reaction favors the products; reaction shifts to the right
K<Q
Reaction favors the reactants; reaction shifts to the left
Kp
Keq for gases in P
Conversion of torr to atm
1 atm = 760 torr
Kc
Keq for solutes in [ ]
Ksp
Keq for salt dissociation in solubility
Ka
Keq for acid dissociation in H₂O
Kb
Keq for bases hydrolyzing in H₂O
Kw
Kew for autoionization of H₂O
K>1
Reaction favors the products
K<1
Reaction favors the reactants
Complex equilibrium
A balance between two separate reactions that share a common reagent
External stress
Changing moles, [ ], P, V or T
Pure solids or liquids do not disrupt the equilibrium or Keq
Properties of a Closed Flask
Rigid material
Fixed volume
Variable pressure