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Reaction Quotient Calculator

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Reaction quotient (Q)

The reaction quotient Q has the same form as Kc, but uses current concentrations instead of equilibrium concentrations. Comparing Q to Kc tells us which direction the reaction will shift:

Q = [C]ᶜ[D]ᵈ / [A]ᵃ[B]ᵇ

Q < Kc → forward  |  Q > Kc → reverse  |  Q = Kc → equilibrium

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