Keq (Equilibrium Constant)

Definition

The equilibrium constant (Keq) is the ratio of concentrations at equilibrium for products over reactants, each raised to their stoichiometric coefficients from the balanced equation.

Related terms

Le Chatelier's Principle: This principle states that if a dynamic equilibrium system is subjected to change, the system will adjust itself to counteract that change.

Reaction Quotient (Q):

This value measures the relative amounts of products and reactants present during a reaction at any given time.

Chemical Equilibrium:

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