Chemical Equilibrium and Temperature Changes

Reaction Direction with K Values

• If equilibrium constant (K) is much less than 1 (K << 1):
  • The reaction favors the reverse direction.
• Effects of Temperature Changes:
  • Raising temperature affects direction depending on reaction type (endothermic vs. exothermic).
  • Endothermic: forward reaction favored.
  • Exothermic: reverse reaction favored.