Review:
Equilibrium Constant
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The equilibrium constant is a measure of the extent to which a chemical reaction proceeds to completion. It describes the ratio of concentrations of reactants and products at equilibrium.
Key Features
- Quantitative measure of reaction favorability
- Dependent on temperature
- Helps predict direction of reaction
Pros
- Provides valuable information about reaction tendency
- Can be used to optimize reaction conditions
- Allows for comparison of different reactions
Cons
- May be difficult to determine experimentally
- Not applicable for all reactions or systems