Rates of equilibrium (Keq)

what does is mean to be in equilibrium

a reaction that will neither favor the forward reaction or the reverse reaction

when equilibrium is achieved what happens to the rates?

forward rate = reverse rate

why do we pick the initial rate when finding the rate of the forward reaction

it is the greatest rate going forward

what is Keq

equilibrium constant

what does the eq mean in Keq

it is not a rate constant, but related to mass/mol of component

If Keq is > > > 1…

we can say there is a lot more products in the reaction mixture than reactants

If Keq is < < < 1…

we can say there is a lot more reactants in the reaction mixture than products

what is Kp

equilibrium constant with respect to partial pressure of the components

if Q < k….

reaction is moving forward

if Q = k…

reaction at equilibrium

if Q > k…

reaction moving in reverse

what is reaction quotient

like k, but not necessarily at equilibrium, solved the same way as k

what does the relationship between q and k tell you

where you are in the reaction

what forms of stress can a system undergo?

temperature, concentration of reactant or product, changing in pressure, changing in volume, catalyst

describe le chateliers principle

putting an equilibrium system under stress to force the reaction to one side or the other

what does ICE mean

initial concentration values, change in those values, and equilibrium values