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.
Imagine you're at a party with an equal number of boys and girls. If no one leaves or enters, you've reached social equilibrium! In chemistry terms, this balance would be represented by Keq = 1. If more boys arrive without any change in girls' number, we'd say Keq > 1; if girls leave without any change in boys' number, again Keq > 1. It's all about maintaining balance!
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.
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