6.6.2 - Predicting the Direction of the Reaction
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What does the equilibrium constant, K, represent?
💡 Hint: Remember it's a measure at a specific temperature.
What happens if Q < K?
💡 Hint: Think about the direction of movement in the reaction.
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What does it mean if Q = K?
💡 Hint: Think about what equilibrium implies for a system.
If Q is greater than K, which direction does the reaction shift?
💡 Hint: Consider how excess products influence the equilibrium.
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For the reaction N2(g) + 3H2(g) ⇌ 2NH3(g), you have concentrations [N2] = 0.5 M, [H2] = 1.5 M, [NH3] = 2.0 M. Calculate Q and determine the direction of the reaction.
💡 Hint: Use the given values to evaluate Q.
Explain how adding an inert gas at constant volume affects the equilibrium of a reaction.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how inert gases interact in chemical reactions.
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