Equilibrium Calculations

Definition

Equilibrium calculations involve determining the concentrations of reactants and products at equilibrium in a chemical reaction using the equilibrium constant (Keq).

Related terms

Equilibrium Constant (Keq):

The ratio of product concentrations to reactant concentrations at equilibrium, with each concentration raised to a power equal to the number of moles in the balanced chemical equation.

Le Chatelier’s Principle:

A principle stating that if a system at equilibrium experiences a change in concentration, temperature, volume, or partial pressure, then the equilibrium shifts to counteract the imposed change.

Reaction Quotient (Q):

A measure comparing the current state ratios of products and reactants with respect to their stoichiometric coefficients.