Reaction Quotient Q and Judgment of Equilibrium Shift

The expression for the reaction quotient Q is the same as the equilibrium constant K, but uses concentrations or partial pressures at any given moment. Compare…

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The expression for the reaction quotient Q is the same as the equilibrium constant K, but uses concentrations or partial pressures at any given moment. Compare Q with K to determine reaction direction: if Q < K, reaction proceeds forward; Q = K, at equilibrium; Q > K, reaction proceeds in reverse. This is the quantitative statement of Le Chatelier's principle.

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Chemical Reaction Rates and Equilibrium

Chemical Reaction Rates and Equilibrium Core Concepts and Learning Objectives This section studies chemical reactions from a dynamic perspective. It involves not only the change of substances (Reaction Rate) but also the limit of the reaction (Chemical Equilibrium). Learning Obje…

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