what are the characteristics of equilibrium constant ?
Characteristics of Equilibrium constant (Kc) :
1) For a particular reaction at a given temperature, it has a constant value.
2) Its value is independent of the initial concentration of reactants and products.
3) Its value is dependent on nature of reactants and temperature, but independent of presence of catalyst.
4) Its value tells the extent to which reaction proceeds in the forward and reverse direction.
5) For a reversible reaction, equilibrium constant for forward reaction is equal to the inverse of equilibrium constant of backward reaction.
6) Equilibrium constants are achieved by using the ration between equilibrium concentrations of products and reactants. They are called the reaction quotient (Q). The value of Q is equal to Kc when the system is at equilibrium. If Q is less than Kc the concentrations of products will increase. If Q is greater than Kc, the concentration of reactants will increase.
1) For a particular reaction at a given temperature, it has a constant value.
2) Its value is independent of the initial concentration of reactants and products.
3) Its value is dependent on nature of reactants and temperature, but independent of presence of catalyst.
4) Its value tells the extent to which reaction proceeds in the forward and reverse direction.
5) For a reversible reaction, equilibrium constant for forward reaction is equal to the inverse of equilibrium constant of backward reaction.
6) Equilibrium constants are achieved by using the ration between equilibrium concentrations of products and reactants. They are called the reaction quotient (Q). The value of Q is equal to Kc when the system is at equilibrium. If Q is less than Kc the concentrations of products will increase. If Q is greater than Kc, the concentration of reactants will increase.