Unit 2: Chemical Equilibrium Flashcards
Equilibrium constant
K, it is unitless.
Rate constant
k
In equilibrium are the concentrations of products and reactants the same?
No, the concentrations of products and reactants are just constant.
What can effect the equilibrium constant?
Change in temperature
What is heterogeneous equilibria
Reactions with species that are different phases.
What does not appear in an equilibrium constant equation?
Pure solids, liquids, and solvents
Large K?
> 10^3
Intermediate K?
10^-3 to 10^2
Small K?
<10^-4
What happens with a large K?
The reaction proceeds to completion and at eq there will be a large amount of product and a small amount of reactant.
What happens with a small K?
The reaction does not completely proceed and at eq there will be a small amount of product and a large amount of reactant.
Reaction Quotient
Q
If Q < K what happens?
The reaction will go towards the products and the Q will get larger.
If Q > K what happens?
The reaction will go towards the reactants and the Q will get smaller.
What happens if you increase the concentration of a substance?
The reactions shifts away from that substance.
What happens if you decrease the concentration of a substance?
The reaction shifts towards that substance.
What happens if you increase the pressure of the system?
The reaction shifts towards the side with fewer moles.
What happens if you decrease the pressure of the system?
The reaction shifts towards the side with more moles.