The Meaning of an Equilibrium Constant
K>>ɭ : Reaction is product-favored
K<<ə : Reaction is reactant-favored
Exercise 16.4: Solid AgCl and AgBr were placed in 1.0L of water in separate beakers. Are these reactions product- or reactant-favored? In which beaker will the concentration of silver ion be larger?
AgCl(s) ? Ag+(aq) + Cl-(aq) Kc=1.8e-10
AgBr(s) ? Ag+(aq) + Br-(aq) Kc=3.3e-13