For the reaction aA(aq) + bB(1) cC(g) + dD(aq) the equilibrium constant, K, can be written as Pc [D]d [A]ª K = The equilibrium constant is unitless because the units always mathematically cancel when the pressure is expressed in torr and concentration is expressed in molality. each quantity is a dimensionless ratio of the actual concentration or pressure divided by standard state concentration or pressure. pressure and concentration are unitless quantities. taking each pressure or concentration to its coefficient power cancels out the units.

For the reaction aA(aq) + bB(1) cC(g) + dD(aq) the equilibrium constant, K, can be written as Pc [D]d [A]ª K = The equilibrium constant is unitless because the units always mathematically cancel when the pressure is expressed in torr and concentration is expressed in molality. each quantity is a dimensionless ratio of the actual concentration or pressure divided by standard state concentration or pressure. pressure and concentration are unitless quantities. taking each pressure or concentration to its coefficient power cancels out the units.

Chemistry

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Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

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