7.1 Equilibrium
7.1 Equilibrium
7.1 Equilibrium
EQUILIBRIUM
7.1
EQUILIBRIUM
jA + kB lC + mD
l m
[C ] [ D ]
K j k
[ A] [ B ]
Where Kc is the equilibrium constant,
and is unitless. The only thing that
can change Kc for a reaction is a
change in temperature.
APPLICATION/SKILLS
jA + kB lC + mD
l m
[C ] [ D ]
Q j k
[ A] [ B ]
Significance of the Reaction
Quotient
If Q = K, the system is at equilibrium
Ice + Energy
Water
The system temporarily shifts to the
right to restore equilibrium.
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LeChatelier Example #2
A closed container of N2O4 and NO2 is at
equilibrium. NO2 is added to the container.
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