Could someone explain in lamens terms the difference between Q and K...Qp and Qc....Kp and Kc....and throw in the Kp' (prime?) how do you find constants, and how come my notes say Q and K are the same, but clearly are not.
2007-10-16 08:20:03 · 3 answers · asked by anners 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
The equations for Q and K are the same, but the conditions are different. Use Q when the system is not at equilibrium (or if you're not sure it it). If Q is different from K, the system is not at equilibrium. Use K for a system at equilibrium.
2007-10-16 08:36:43 · answer #1 · answered by papastolte 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically, equilibrium constants in gases are given as Kp, since you measure pressure. In solution, the constants are Kc, since you measure concentrations. I don't know about the Q, unless Q stands for a "generic" quantity, which these K's are related to.
2007-10-16 15:37:24 · answer #2 · answered by cattbarf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Q is used in thermal constants
Qp-----heat at constant pressure
Qc-----heat at constant volume
2007-10-16 15:38:32 · answer #3 · answered by princeprakash1987 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋