(aq) in calculating K
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Re: (aq) in calculating K
These short notations in a chemical reaction represent the form or state of the compound in the equation. "Aq" stands for aqueous solution, "s" represents a solid, "g" represents a gas state, and "l" represents a pure liquid form. When you see a compound with (aq) after it, remember to include it in the chemical equilibrium equation. Also, recall solids and liquids are not apart of the chemical equilibrium equation.
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Re: (aq) in calculating K
you still include it in the K and Q calculations. only solids and liquids are omitted from the calculations
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Re: (aq) in calculating K
Aqueous and gaseous products and reactants are included in the equilibrium constant but solids and liquids are excluded.
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Re: (aq) in calculating K
Aqueous and gases are included in the equilibrium constant and solids and liquids are not because molar concentrations of a pure substance, solids and liquids, does not change in a reaction.
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Re: (aq) in calculating K
Generally when (aq) is posted we are bound to calculate the Equilibrium Constant (Kc) using the concentration of the compounds. Beware that when (aq) is used, there may be a solvent especially water (H2O) in which point we don’t consider its concentration in our formula because its mass is too big and it cancels out in the products and reactants.
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Re: (aq) in calculating K
When calculating K, we do not consider pure liquids and solids because we are only interested in things that are changing. Pure solids remain constant and liquids like water are too excessive to consider.
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Re: (aq) in calculating K
The aqueous solution is still included in the calculation for K. Only solids and liquids are ignored.
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Re: (aq) in calculating K
Aq means that the substance is dissolved in water, this can still be used for Kc and Qc but since it is aqueous it can not be used in Kp or Qp
Just a reminder that Liquids (pure water) and solids are omitted from all K and Q calculations
Just a reminder that Liquids (pure water) and solids are omitted from all K and Q calculations
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Re: (aq) in calculating K
Aqueous means that the substance is dissolved in water. It is counted when calculating concentrations and the equilibrium constant Kc.
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