Kp

Definition

Kp represents the pressure-based equilibrium constant. It uses partial pressures (usually in atmospheres) for calculation and applies when gases are involved in the reaction.

Related terms

Partial Pressure:

This is the pressure that would be exerted by one gas if it alone occupied the entire volume.

Dalton's Law: This law states that total pressure exerted by mixture of non-reacting gases can be calculated as sum of partial pressures of individual gases.

Gas Laws (Boyle’s, Charles’, Avogadro’s): These laws describe how physical properties (pressure, volume, temperature, quantity) relate to each other under various conditions for an ideal gas.