Hi,
I was wondering if K and Kc are just two different ways to interpret the equilibrium constant or if they represent slightly different things?
Thanks in advance.
K and Kc
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Re: K and Kc
Yes, K is the general equilibrium "variable." Kc is equilibrium for concentration values.
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Re: K and Kc
I believe they are the same! The one that is different is Q, which is the reactant quotient. Otherwise, K and Kc are both equilibrium constants im pretty sure
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Re: K and Kc
Kc specifies that it is the equilibrium constant for concentration since there can also be an equilibrium constant for pressure. Like Wesley said K is just the variable but it's the same.
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Re: K and Kc
They are the same thing. Kc just means that the values you are plugging in are concentration/molarity values. This is similar to Kp, except you would use pressure values.
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Re: K and Kc
K is the general equilibrium constant, while Kc has the connotation that you are working with concentrations.
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Re: K and Kc
They are essentially the same thing as they both are equilibrium constants. However, Kc is more specific to concentrations as there is also Kp that is for partial pressures.
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