5% Rule

[Jessica Castellanos]

Does the 5% rule apply to both chemical equilibrium and acid-base equilibria? Thanks!

[Kevin Antony 2B]

Yes it does. If we are to infer that x is a minimal value that does impact the equation we need to know that it is less than 5% in both scenarios.

[Naji Sarsam 1F]

Yes. Moreover, it is important to understand that chemical equilibria and acid-base equilibria are the same exact process. We just have different terms for the Ks of each as acid-base reactions usually involve just proton disassociation. Thus, almost everything you would do for chemical equilibria also applies to acid-base equilibria.

[TanveerDhaliwal3G]

Yes the 5% rule does apply to both because they are essentially the same process.

[AKatukota]

Is it that it is 5% of less than 5% OF the initial concentration?

[105311039]

Yes, the 5% rule applies to both acid and base and chemical equilibria. They are essentially the same process.

[Ashley Alvarado 2C]

Yes, the 5% rule is used to get a valid approximation without having to use the quadratic formula when calculating for both acid base and chemical equilibria.