Answer to Question #176474 in General Chemistry for Eisha

Question

The equilibrium constant for a given reaction will be the same, regardless of the initial concentrations, but only if the environmental conditions remain the same. Why?

Answer 1

Change in concentration, pressure, catalyst and inert gas in addition have no effect on equilibrium constant. Only temperature does. Temperature, concentration, pressure, catalyst, inert gas addition lead to a shift in equilibrium position.If a system at equilibrium is subjected to some change in concentration, pressure and temperature, the equilibrium is altered and the reaction takes place in some direction until the system returns to equilibrium once again. There takes place, a shift in equilibrium position.