What happens to the equilibrium constant if the reaction is doubled?
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What happens to the equilibrium constant if the reaction is doubled?
For a reversible reaction, even if the concentration of the reactants is doubled, the value of the equilibrium constant for the reaction will remain the same.
What does it mean if q is greater than K?
equilibrium
Q can be used to determine which direction a reaction will shift to reach equilibrium. If K > Q, a reaction will proceed forward, converting reactants into products. If K < Q, the reaction will proceed in the reverse direction, converting products into reactants. If Q = K then the system is already at equilibrium.
How do you find the equilibrium constant for a reverse reaction?
The equilibrium expression written for a reaction written in the reverse direction is the reciprocal of the one for the forward reaction. K’ is the constant for the reverse reaction and K is that of the forward reaction. N2O4(g) at 100o C?…
| Equation | Equilibrium Constant |
|---|---|
| N2(g) + O2(g) NO2(g) | Kc = 4.1 x 10-9 |
When the equilibrium constant is less than 1 this means?
A small equilibrium constant, or when Keq is less than one, means that the chemical reaction will favor the reactants and the reaction will proceed in the opposite direction. An equilibrium constant of 1 indicates that the reactants and products will be equal when the reaction reaches equilibrium.
What happens to the forward and reverse rates at equilibrium?
At equilibrium: Eventually, the rates of the forward and reverse reactions become equal; the reactants form products at the same rate that the products form reactants.
What happens to Delta G when q is greater than K?
ΔG is related to Q by the equation ΔG=RTlnQK. If ΔG < 0, then K > Q, and the reaction must proceed to the right to reach equilibrium. If ΔG > 0, then K < Q, and the reaction must proceed to the left to reach equilibrium. If ΔG = 0, then K = Q, and the reaction is at equilibrium.