Equilibrium constant&factors affecting Flashcards
What is the general equation for Kc?
aA + bB dD + eE
Kc = [D]ᵈ [E]ᵉ / [A]ᵃ [B]ᵇ
What does [ ] show?
Concentration of
How do you calculate the units for Kc?
Write the moldm-3 where they would be for each concentration and then cancel them out of the equation
What can you do once you have calculated Kc?
Use it to find unknown equilibrium concentrations by rearranging the original equation
If the change in temperature causes more product to be formed, what will happen to the value of Kc?
Increase
If the change in temperature causes less product to be formed, what will happen to the value of Kc?
Decrease
What is the value of Kc fixed at?
A given temperature
What happens to the value of Kc when the concentration of either reactants or products changes?
It wont change
Fixed at a certain temperature so all of the concentrations will change to keep the value of Kc the same
What effect does adding a catalyst have on the value of Kc? Why?
No effect
Increase both the forward and reverse reactants so they cant increase the yield