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H2+1/2 O2 ---------> H20
If the equation is multiplied by 2
Will the equilibrium constant change or remain constant ?
If the equation is multiplied by 2
Will the equilibrium constant change or remain constant ?
Sorry, I don't understand, can you clarify what you mean, thanks.Useful nucleus said:The square of a constant is still a constant.
Suppose you calculate a constant for the above reaction and its value is K. If you multiply the equation by 2, then the new constant will be K2 .ElmorshedyDr said:Sorry, I don't understand, can you clarify what you mean, thanks.
The equilibrium constant for this reaction is the ratio of the concentrations of the products (H2O) to the concentrations of the reactants (H2 and O2) at equilibrium. It is denoted by the symbol Keq.
The equilibrium constant can be calculated by dividing the equilibrium concentrations of the products by the equilibrium concentrations of the reactants, with each concentration raised to the power of its coefficient in the balanced chemical equation. For this reaction, the equilibrium constant expression would be Keq = [H2O] / ([H2] x [O2]).
The equilibrium constant tells us the extent to which a reaction will proceed towards products or reactants at equilibrium. If the equilibrium constant is large, it means the reaction will favor the products. If the equilibrium constant is small, the reaction will favor the reactants. A value of Keq = 1 indicates that the reactants and products are present in equal amounts at equilibrium.
The equilibrium constant is temperature-dependent. As the temperature increases, the equilibrium constant also increases for endothermic reactions (reactions that absorb heat) and decreases for exothermic reactions (reactions that release heat). This is because changes in temperature affect the equilibrium position of a reaction.
The equilibrium constant is a constant for a given reaction at a specific temperature. It can be altered by changing the temperature or pressure of the system, or by adding or removing reactants or products. However, the equilibrium constant itself cannot be changed by any external factor.