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Equilibrium Constant

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What is Equilibrium Constant?

The equilibrium constant (K) is a dimensionless number that expresses the ratio of product concentrations to reactant concentrations at equilibrium, with each concentration raised to the power of its stoichiometric coefficient. A large K (>1) indicates products are favoured; a small K (<1) indicates reactants are favoured. K is temperature-dependent.

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The equilibrium constant (K) is a dimensionless number that expresses the ratio of product concentrations to reactant concentrations at equilibrium, with each concentration raised to the power of its stoichiometric coefficient. A large K (>1) indicates products are favoured; a small K (

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