What happens to the equilibrium constant when a reaction is multiplied by a fact

Practice Questions

Q1
What happens to the equilibrium constant when a reaction is multiplied by a factor? (2023)
  1. It remains the same
  2. It is multiplied by the factor
  3. It is raised to the power of the factor
  4. It is divided by the factor

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What happens to the equilibrium constant when a reaction is multiplied by a factor? (2023)
  • Step 1: Start with a balanced chemical equation and its equilibrium constant (K).
  • Step 2: If you multiply the entire balanced equation by a factor (let's say 'n'), you need to consider how this affects the equilibrium constant.
  • Step 3: The equilibrium constant (K) is related to the concentrations of the products and reactants in the reaction.
  • Step 4: When you multiply the equation by 'n', you are effectively increasing the coefficients of the reactants and products by 'n'.
  • Step 5: The new equilibrium constant (K') is calculated by raising the original equilibrium constant (K) to the power of 'n'.
  • Step 6: Therefore, K' = K^n, where K' is the new equilibrium constant after multiplying the equation.
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