Equilibrium Constant for Coordinate Complexes Formula

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Formation Constant for Coordinate Complexes is the affinity of metal ions for ligands . It is represented by the symbol Kf. It is also known as the stability constant. Check FAQs
kf=Zz(Mcomplexm)(Llcomplex)
kf - Formation Constant?Z - Concentration of Complex Ion?z - Stoichiometric Coefficient of Complex Ion?Mcomplex - Concentration of Metal in Complex?m - Stoichiometric Coefficient of Metal?L - Concentration of Lewis Bases?lcomplex - Stoichiometric Coefficient of Lewis Base?

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171.7705Edit=100Edit1.5Edit(0.1Edit2.5Edit)(200Edit0.05Edit)
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Equilibrium Constant for Coordinate Complexes Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
kf=Zz(Mcomplexm)(Llcomplex)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
kf=100mol/L1.5(0.1mol/L2.5)(200mol/L0.05)
Next Step Convert Units
kf=100000mol/m³1.5(100mol/m³2.5)(200000mol/m³0.05)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
kf=1000001.5(1002.5)(2000000.05)
Next Step Evaluate
kf=171.770468513564
LAST Step Rounding Answer
kf=171.7705

Equilibrium Constant for Coordinate Complexes Formula Elements

Variables
Formation Constant
Formation Constant for Coordinate Complexes is the affinity of metal ions for ligands . It is represented by the symbol Kf. It is also known as the stability constant.
Symbol: kf
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be between 0 to 10000.
Concentration of Complex Ion
Concentration of Complex Ion is the concentration of the coordinate complex formed.
Symbol: Z
Measurement: Molar ConcentrationUnit: mol/L
Note: Value should be between 0 to 10000.
Stoichiometric Coefficient of Complex Ion
Stoichiometric Coefficient of Complex Ion is a multiplier or factor that measures a particular property.
Symbol: z
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be between 0 to 100.
Concentration of Metal in Complex
Concentration of Metal in Complex is the concentration of that metal ion which is forming complex.
Symbol: Mcomplex
Measurement: Molar ConcentrationUnit: mol/L
Note: Value should be between 0 to 10000.
Stoichiometric Coefficient of Metal
Stoichiometric Coefficient of metal is a multiplier or factor that measures a particular property.
Symbol: m
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be between 0 to 100.
Concentration of Lewis Bases
Concentration of Lewis Bases is the concentration of the ligand that coordinates to the metal.
Symbol: L
Measurement: Molar ConcentrationUnit: mol/L
Note: Value should be between 0 to 10000.
Stoichiometric Coefficient of Lewis Base
Stoichiometric Coefficient of Lewis Base is a multiplier or factor that measures a particular property.
Symbol: lcomplex
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be between 0 to 100.

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How to Evaluate Equilibrium Constant for Coordinate Complexes?

Equilibrium Constant for Coordinate Complexes evaluator uses Formation Constant = (Concentration of Complex Ion^Stoichiometric Coefficient of Complex Ion)/((Concentration of Metal in Complex^Stoichiometric Coefficient of Metal)*(Concentration of Lewis Bases^Stoichiometric Coefficient of Lewis Base)) to evaluate the Formation Constant, Equilibrium Constant for Coordinate Complexes is the affinity of metal ions for ligands, it is also called the formation constant and is represented by the symbol Kf. Formation Constant is denoted by kf symbol.

How to evaluate Equilibrium Constant for Coordinate Complexes using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Equilibrium Constant for Coordinate Complexes, enter Concentration of Complex Ion (Z), Stoichiometric Coefficient of Complex Ion (z), Concentration of Metal in Complex (Mcomplex), Stoichiometric Coefficient of Metal (m), Concentration of Lewis Bases (L) & Stoichiometric Coefficient of Lewis Base (lcomplex) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Equilibrium Constant for Coordinate Complexes

What is the formula to find Equilibrium Constant for Coordinate Complexes?
The formula of Equilibrium Constant for Coordinate Complexes is expressed as Formation Constant = (Concentration of Complex Ion^Stoichiometric Coefficient of Complex Ion)/((Concentration of Metal in Complex^Stoichiometric Coefficient of Metal)*(Concentration of Lewis Bases^Stoichiometric Coefficient of Lewis Base)). Here is an example- 171.7705 = (100000^1.5)/((100^2.5)*(200000^0.05)).
How to calculate Equilibrium Constant for Coordinate Complexes?
With Concentration of Complex Ion (Z), Stoichiometric Coefficient of Complex Ion (z), Concentration of Metal in Complex (Mcomplex), Stoichiometric Coefficient of Metal (m), Concentration of Lewis Bases (L) & Stoichiometric Coefficient of Lewis Base (lcomplex) we can find Equilibrium Constant for Coordinate Complexes using the formula - Formation Constant = (Concentration of Complex Ion^Stoichiometric Coefficient of Complex Ion)/((Concentration of Metal in Complex^Stoichiometric Coefficient of Metal)*(Concentration of Lewis Bases^Stoichiometric Coefficient of Lewis Base)).
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