what is the Equilibrium constant
a value of the ratio between the concentration of the ractants and the concentration of the products
how do we represent concentration
we use [ ] square brackets to
indicate the concentration
what is the Kc equation
Kc = [products] / [reactants]
if there are coefficients. we display them as ___ in the KC equation
powers
what is concentration measured in
mol dm^-3
how do you find out the units for Kc
place mol dm-3 in the brackets, do any powers, then simplify
what does Kc tell you about equilibria
large value of Kc - equilibrium lies to the right
small value of Kc - equilibrium lies to the left