Interpretation:
The reaction quotient
Concept Introduction:
The condition of equilibrium is a state of balance of processes that runs in opposite directions. At equilibrium, the formation of a product from the reactant balances the formation of reactant from the product. Also, the change in concentration of reaction and product seems to be negligible at equilibrium state.
A reaction quotient
The general equilibrium reaction is as follows:
Here,
The expression of the reaction quotient for the above reaction is as follows:
Here,
The concentration of reactants and product changes in order to bring reaction quotient and equilibrium constant closer. Therefore, the direction of reaction can be predicted as follows:
(1) If
(2)If
(3)If
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