Equilibrium constant

as a homeostatic system that can easily recognize and detect change, thus restoring equilibrium. This buffer only works if respiratory system is functioning properly. (Burgess,…

With this experiment intend to prove Salem Lakes ability to buffer chemicals used in the water treatment process versus that of the Yadkin River. Using a jar test machine, simulated the addition of an acid in the form of Al2SO4, and a base NaOH to the coagulation process. Salem Lake does show a preferred buffering at higher acid doses, though Yadkin River is more efficient at the low to mid-range dose. INTRODUCTION There is a distinct difference in the buffering capacity of Salem Lake versus…

escape the laws of thermodynamics. As a catalyst doesn’t change the equilibrium constant of a reaction but only modifies the approach towards equilibrium, in order to enhance reaction velocity, in same way, even a so-called ‘one way enzyme’ is constrained to maintain the same equilibrium constant in either direction. Haldane has successfully put together kinetic parameters (dependent on enzyme properties) and equilibrium constant (independent of enzyme properties) into what is known as the…

Scenario 1 describes the reaction that takes place between H2 and I2 to form the acid HI. This reaction involves very intricate and steps that are critical to understanding the concept of equilibrium as a whole. First, an important concept to understand when describing any reaction is the idea of collision probability. When we examine gas molecules in a 1 cm3 container, there can be billions of collisions per second between neighboring molecules, and even then, maybe only one of these collisions…

dissolves in water. When it dissolves, it dissociates into potassium (K+) and nitrate (NO3-) ions. These ions can also recombine into solid potassium nitrate. This reaction can reach a state where concentrations of ions remain constant or Ksp; which stands for the equilibrium concentration for the solubility product. The solubility of a compound changes with temperature, so Ksp changes too. Thermodynamics focuses on three large areas; which are enthalpy, entropy, and free energy. Enthalpy change…

exerts no forces on its ends, they are in equilibrium – experiencing zero net force, so that the object doesn’t accelerate. When you sit still in a chair, for example, you are in equilibrium. If the spring returns to its natural length, no matter how you distort the spring, then it’s equilibrium. If we pull the free end to the right and don’t let go, the spring exerts a steady inward force on that right end, trying to return it to its original equilibrium position. The more we stretch the…

The current equilibrium interest rate- Each dollar save will increase at any given interest rate, so the desired saving curve as an upward-sloping supply will shift rightward. Eventually, this will cause the equilibrium interest rate to decline. b. Current equilibrium real GDP- There is no effect on current equilibrium real GDP because people are saving now to invest in the future and in the classical model the vertical LRAS always applies. c. Current equilibrium Employment- There…

Mr Jose Pool Chemistry Equilibrium system and stress factors Jake 14/08/2014 Pool Chemistry Introduction Pools with crystal clear water look inviting on a hot day however there may be unseen hazards. Invisible dangerous pathogens and microorganisms may be present in pools that aren’t treated properly and can result in harmful side effects like swimmers ear or diarrhoea. Disinfectants are used to treat pools and chlorine is by far the most commonly used. Hypochlorous acid (HOCl) is the…

following equation: Where qe (mg/g) is the amount of dye adsorbed on the solid adsorbent at equilibrium, qm (mg/g) is the maximum adsorption capacity, KL (L/mg) is the Langmuir equilibrium constant, and Ce (mg/L) is the EBT dye concentration at equilibrium. The essential characteristic of the Langmuir isotherm can be expressed by the dimensionless constant called equilibrium parameter, RL, defined by: Where C0 is the initial EBT…

features. A spring is a highly elastic object which can be displaced from equilibrium through applying a force to the mass. This is generally done by compressing or stretching the spring. By compressing the spring, the spring is displaced from equilibrium and moved towards the right, automatically assigning a sense of direction causing negative displacement. When the spring is stretched, the mass is displaced from equilibrium in the opposite direction causing positive displacement.…