The page elaborates on two principles regarding equilibrium constants: reversing a reaction inverts its equilibrium constant, and combining reactions involves multiplying their equilibrium constants. ...The page elaborates on two principles regarding equilibrium constants: reversing a reaction inverts its equilibrium constant, and combining reactions involves multiplying their equilibrium constants. An example and exercise demonstrate these principles. For the example, the equilibrium constant for a reaction is calculated by combining constants of related reactions, resulting in 0.10. In a similar exercise, the equilibrium constant for a different reaction is calculated to be approximately 31.
In beginning our study of the reactions of gases, we will assume a knowledge of the physical properties of gases as described by the Ideal Gas Law and an understanding of these properties as given by ...In beginning our study of the reactions of gases, we will assume a knowledge of the physical properties of gases as described by the Ideal Gas Law and an understanding of these properties as given by the postulates and conclusions of the Kinetic Molecular Theory. We assume that we have developed a dynamic model of phase equilibrium in terms of competing rates. We will also assume an understanding of the bonding, structure, and properties of individual molecules.
