AP®︎ Chemistry: Topic 7.5 Flashcards

Master key terms and definitions for Topic 7.5 of AP Chemistry – Magnitude of the Equilibrium Constant to help you prep for quizzes and the AP exam.

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K Greater Than 1, K Equal To 1, and K Less Than 1

Definition

K > 1 means product-favored, K = 1 means neither favored, K < 1 means reactant-favored.

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K Greater Than 1, K Equal To 1, and K Less Than 1

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K > 1 means product-favored, K = 1 means neither favored, K < 1 means reactant-favored.

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Kc and Kp Magnitude Interpretation

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Both are interpreted the same way: larger values favor products, smaller values favor reactants.

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Comparing Reactions Using K

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The reaction with the larger K lies farther to the product side at equilibrium.

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Very Large Vs. Very Small K

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A very large value means nearly complete reaction, while a very small value means little reaction.

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K = 1

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Product and reactant terms in the equilibrium expression are equal in magnitude.

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