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Whats the difference between Kc and equilibrium?
« on: June 09, 2009, 10:02:33 AM »
Whats the difference between Kc and equilibrium?
i've been told that Kc gives a representation of where equilibrium is.
BUT
Kc does not change, if temperature doesnt change. equilibrium changes itself to re establish Kc value.
How does this make sense. it contradicts. if Kc represents equilibrium then Kc=equilibrium right??

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Re: Whats the difference between Kc and equilibrium?
« Reply #1 on: June 09, 2009, 10:23:15 AM »
Q changes, not equilibrium changes. System doesn''t have to be in equilibrium, although it will usually try to get to it.
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