Can occur in physical or chemical systems.
Characteristics
- Dynamic
- Closed system
- Same concentration because of same rates
- No change in macroscopic properties
- Equilibrium can be reached from either direction. Lies to the right is more products, or the forward reaction. To the left is more reactants, favouring the backward reaction. You made this mistake on a test before, so beware.
K values
Its also just:
Value of K | Extent of Reaction |
---|---|
K << 1 | Reaction hardly proceeds |
K < 1 | Reaction shifted towards reactants |
K = 1 | Significant concentration of both sides |
K > 1 | Reaction shifted towards products |
K >> 1 | Almost to Completion |
K value doesn’t say anything about rates |