Equilibrium constant


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Naana Boateng 1I
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Equilibrium constant

Postby Naana Boateng 1I » Mon Feb 19, 2018 12:45 pm

what is the relationship between standard cell potential and equilibrium constant of a reaction.?
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Rachel Formaker 1E
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Re: Equilibrium constant

Postby Rachel Formaker 1E » Mon Feb 19, 2018 1:07 pm

Because ΔGo= -nFEo = -RTlnK,

-nFEo = -RTlnK

When standard cell potential is positive, K>1

When standard cell potential is negative, K<1

For positive Eo, larger the standard cell potential of a reaction, the larger the equilibrium constant.
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Guadalupe T 1E
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Re: Equilibrium constant

Postby Guadalupe T 1E » Tue Feb 20, 2018 7:18 pm

Are Q and K interchangeable?
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Evelyn L 1H
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Re: Equilibrium constant

Postby Evelyn L 1H » Tue Feb 20, 2018 8:05 pm

no, K is the equilibrium constant while Q is when the rxn is not at equilibrium
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