Kp Flashcards
What is never used when displaying Kp?
Square brackets
How would you express Kp?
-The molar ratios would be the power
-Products over reactants
-Written as (ppH2O)
What effect does temperature have on Kp?
It can increase or decrease it (depending wether reaction is exo/endothermic)
What effects does changing the pressure have in Kp?
No effect
What does changing concentration have on Kp?
Stays the same
What effect does a catalyst have on Kp and why?
No effect as both forward and backward rates increase equally
What is the mole fraction?
No. Mole of a molecule / total No. moles
What is partial pressure?
Mole fraction x total pressure
What values are units and Values are used to calculate Kp?
Partial Pressures
KPa