## Kc vs Kp

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Areena H 2K
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### Kc vs Kp

Is Kc only for aqueous solutions while Kp is for gases because there was a question in the lecture where it had gases but was still using Kc?

Anna Chen 1K
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### Re: Kc vs Kp

Kc is defined by molar concentrations while Kp is defined by the partial pressures of the gasses.

Sidharth D 1E
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### Re: Kc vs Kp

Yes, they are both calculated the same way, and the states of the reactants and products will identify whether to use Kc or Kp.

Ian Morris 3C
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### Re: Kc vs Kp

Also, when answering, make sure each concentration is in brackets while pressure will be in parenthesis.

005162520
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### Re: Kc vs Kp

If given partial pressures we calculate Kp, but if concentrations are given we calculate Kc.

Shrayes Raman
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### Re: Kc vs Kp

Kc = Concentrions Kp = Partial Pressures. If given partial pressures use Kp and vice versa. This will tell you state of materials