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The Reaction Quotient Is Unnecessary To Solve Equilibrium Problems
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The traditional method to determine the equilibrium concentration of chemicals in a reaction, given the equilibrium constant and the initial concentration of chemicals in the reaction, involves the determination of the reaction quotient. This article will demonstrate that this step may be eliminated; thereby simplifying the algorithm to solve such problems. Such a reduction in the complexity of the algorithm may result in more students successfully being able to solve such problems.
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This article has been cited by 7 ACS Journal articles (5 most recent appear below).
The Reaction Quotent Is Unnecessary To Solve Equilibrium Problems. The Limitation of a Qualitative Reasoning
Rob LedererJournal of Chemical Education2006 83 (3), 384The Reaction Quotent Is Unnecessary To Solve Equilibrium Problems. The Limitation of a Qualitative Reasoning
Rob LedererJournal of Chemical Education2006 83 (3), 384Discusses the relationship between the concentration of an aqueous solution of acetic acid, its ion concentration, and its equivalent conductance.
The Reaction Quotent Is Unnecessary To Solve Equilibrium Problems. The Limitation of a Qualitative Reasoning
Michiel VogelezangJournal of Chemical Education2006 83 (3), 383The Reaction Quotent Is Unnecessary To Solve Equilibrium Problems. The Limitation of a Qualitative Reasoning
Michiel VogelezangJournal of Chemical Education2006 83 (3), 383Discusses the relationship between the concentration of an aqueous solution of acetic acid, its ion concentration, and its equivalent conductance.
The Reaction Quotent Is Unnecessary To Solve Equilibrium Problems. The Limitation of a Qualitative Reasoning
Paul MatsumotoJournal of Chemical Education2006 83 (3), 383The Reaction Quotent Is Unnecessary To Solve Equilibrium Problems. The Limitation of a Qualitative Reasoning
Paul MatsumotoJournal of Chemical Education2006 83 (3), 383Discusses the relationship between the concentration of an aqueous solution of acetic acid, its ion concentration, and its equivalent conductance.
The Reaction Quotent Is Unnecessary To Solve Equilibrium Problems. The Limitation of a Qualitative Reasoning—Editor's Note
John W. MooreJournal of Chemical Education2006 83 (3), 384The Reaction Quotent Is Unnecessary To Solve Equilibrium Problems. The Limitation of a Qualitative Reasoning—Editor's Note
John W. MooreJournal of Chemical Education2006 83 (3), 384Discusses the relationship between the concentration of an aqueous solution of acetic acid, its ion concentration, and its equivalent conductance.
The Reaction Quotient Is Unnecessary To Solve Equilibrium Problems
Paul S. MatsumotoJournal of Chemical Education2005 82 (8), 1150The Reaction Quotient Is Unnecessary To Solve Equilibrium Problems
Paul S. MatsumotoJournal of Chemical Education2005 82 (8), 1150While my paper states that the reaction quotient (Q) is not needed to solve equilibrium problems, it does not imply that Q is not valuable. In fact, when I teach this topic to my AP chemistry class, I initially use Q to solve the problem, then mention the ...
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- Received: August 03, 2009
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