Chem Lesson 3: 13.1 - 13.4 Flashcards
Equilibrium
(Dynamic Equilibrium)
The forward and reverse reaction rates are equal and when the concentrations of reactants and products aren’t changing anymore but it doesn’t necessarily mean that they are equal.
-The reversible reaction is still happening.
Reversible Reaction (Half forward arrow over half reverse arrow)
The reactants combine to form products and at the same time products convert into reactants.
-Forward reaction is happening at the same time as reverse reaction.
Reaction Rate
Speed at which a reaction takes place
Rate constant
Constant in the rate law that depends on the specific reactants on hand and is related to the activation energy and temperature.
Equilibrium Constant - Uppercase (K) (Definition)
The ratio of units (pressure or concentration) of the products over the reactants.
-Used to figure out whether we have more products or reactants.
Activity
How many particles appear to be present in a solution.
-Solids and Liquids have an activity of 1 and aren’t used in the equilibrium constants.
K,c Equilibrium Concentration Constant
Ratio of unit concentration of products over reactants.
-Let’s us see if we have more reactants or products in reversible reaction at equilibrium.
K,p Equilibrium Constant
Ratio of unit pressure of products over reactants.
-Let’s us see if we have more reactants or products.
-Ratio surrounded by brackets and starts with p
-K,p = (PCO)^2/(PO,2)
Pressure
Force exerted by gaseous molecules as they collide with the walls of their container.
K,eq
Another meaning for equilibrium constant. May or may not specify p or c.
K (equilibrium constant)»1
More products than reactants if the number is a lot bigger than one.
K (equilibrium constant)«1
A lot more reactants than products at equilibrium if the number is way less than one.
K (equilibrium constant) is close to 1
Similar ratio of reactants and products at equilibrium if the equilibrium constant is close to one.
Reaction Quotient (Q,c or Q,p)
Ratio of units (concentration or pressure) of products over reactants at any given time. (Equilibrium Constant is only at equilibrium).
-Used to determine whether we have more products or reactants in reversible reaction.
K,p Gasses or Aqueous Species?
Only Gasses
K,c Gasses or Aqueous Species?
Both
Homogenous Equilibria
All reactants and products in a reverse equilibrium reaction have the same phase. (Gas, Aqueous, etc)
Q > K (Which direction does reaction proceed)
Left
Q < K (Which direction does reaction proceed)
Right