Calculations Involving the Equilibrium Constant (AQA A-Level Chemistry): Flashcards

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Calculations Involving the Equilibrium Constant
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Units of KcK_c depend on

Reaction stoichiometry

Calculating KcK_c involves

Determining concentrations at equilibrium

KcK_c helps predict

Position of equilibrium

First step to calculate KcK_c

Write balanced equation

KcK_c expression for PCl5⇌PCl3+Cl2PCl_5 \rightleftharpoons PCl_3 + Cl_2

[PCl3][Cl2][PCl5]\frac{[PCl_3][Cl_2]}{[PCl_5]}

How to find equilibrium moles

Use stoichiometry and given data

Convert moles to concentration

Divide by volume in dm3dm^3

Units of KcK_c in worked example

mol dm−3mol \, dm^{-3}

KcK_c value in worked example

0.09 mol dm−30.09 \, mol \, dm^{-3}

PCl5PCl_5 moles at equilibrium (2.00 initial, 1.20 Cl2Cl_2 formed)

0.800.80 moles

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