Applications Of Equilibrium Constants
Chapter Name : Equilibrium |
Sub Topic Code : 102_11_07_07_02 |
Topic Name : Applications Of Equilibrium Constants |
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Sub Topic Name : Predicting The Direction Of The Reaction |
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Introduction
• The equilibrium constant helps in predicting the direction in which a given reaction will proceed at any stage. We calculate the reaction quotient Q, to predict the direction of the reaction.
Pre-Requisites:
Reaction, equilibrium constant
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Reaction quotient | • The reaction quotient, Q. • (Qc with molar concentrations and Qp with partial pressures) is defined in the same way as the equilibrium constant Kc except that the concentrations in Qc are not necessarily equilibrium values. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| Liquid water and water vapor in a closed container | • Heterogeneous equilibrium mixture example. |
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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What you learn in Theory:
• The equilibrium constant helps in predicting the direction in which a given reaction will proceed at any stage. We calculate the reaction quotient Q, to predict the direction of the reaction.
What you learn in Practice:
• The equilibrium constant helps in predicting the direction in which a given reaction will proceed at any stage. We calculate the reaction quotient Q, to predict the direction of the reaction.