K Value (Equilibrium Constant)

Definition

The K value or equilibrium constant is a measure of whether a reaction favors products or reactants at equilibrium. If K > 1, it means that there are more products than reactants at equilibrium; if K < 1, there are more reactants than products.

Related terms

Reaction Quotient(Q): It measures concentrations of products and reactants at any point during a chemical reaction.

Le Chatelier's Principle: This principle states that if a dynamic equilibrium is disturbed by changing conditions, then the system responds to counteract the change.

Chemical Equilibrium:

It refers to a state in which both reactants and products are present in concentrations which have no further tendency to change with time.