Forward Reaction Rate Constant Formula

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Forward reaction rate constant is the rate of forward reaction. Check FAQs
Kf=KcKb
Kf - Forward reaction rate constant?Kc - Equilibrium Constant?Kb - Backward Reaction Rate Constant?

Forward Reaction Rate Constant Example

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Here is how the Forward Reaction Rate Constant equation looks like.

199.8Edit=60Edit3.33Edit
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Forward Reaction Rate Constant Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Forward Reaction Rate Constant?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Kf=KcKb
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Kf=60mol/L3.33mol/L
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Kf=603.33
Next Step Evaluate
Kf=199800mol/m³
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
Kf=199.8mol/L

Forward Reaction Rate Constant Formula Elements

Variables
Forward reaction rate constant
Forward reaction rate constant is the rate of forward reaction.
Symbol: Kf
Measurement: Molar ConcentrationUnit: mol/L
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Equilibrium Constant
Equilibrium Constant is the value of its reaction quotient at chemical equilibrium.
Symbol: Kc
Measurement: Molar ConcentrationUnit: mol/L
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Backward Reaction Rate Constant
Backward Reaction Rate Constant is the rate of backward reaction.
Symbol: Kb
Measurement: Molar ConcentrationUnit: mol/L
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other formulas in Equilibrium Constant category

​Go Equilibrium Constant
Kc=KfKb
​Go Backward Reaction Rate Constant
Kb=KfKc
​Go Equilibrium Concentration of Substance A
Eqconc A=((Eqconc Cc)(Eqconc Dd)Kc(Eqconc Bb))1a
​Go Equilibrium concentration of Substance B
Eqconc B=Eqconc CEqconc DKcEqconc A

How to Evaluate Forward Reaction Rate Constant?

Forward Reaction Rate Constant evaluator uses Forward reaction rate constant = Equilibrium Constant*Backward Reaction Rate Constant to evaluate the Forward reaction rate constant, The Forward reaction rate constant formula is defined as the rate of the forward reaction in chemical equilibrium. Forward reaction rate constant is denoted by Kf symbol.

How to evaluate Forward Reaction Rate Constant using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Forward Reaction Rate Constant, enter Equilibrium Constant (Kc) & Backward Reaction Rate Constant (Kb) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Forward Reaction Rate Constant

What is the formula to find Forward Reaction Rate Constant?
The formula of Forward Reaction Rate Constant is expressed as Forward reaction rate constant = Equilibrium Constant*Backward Reaction Rate Constant. Here is an example- 4200 = 60000*3330.
How to calculate Forward Reaction Rate Constant?
With Equilibrium Constant (Kc) & Backward Reaction Rate Constant (Kb) we can find Forward Reaction Rate Constant using the formula - Forward reaction rate constant = Equilibrium Constant*Backward Reaction Rate Constant.
Can the Forward Reaction Rate Constant be negative?
Yes, the Forward Reaction Rate Constant, measured in Molar Concentration can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Forward Reaction Rate Constant?
Forward Reaction Rate Constant is usually measured using the Mole per Liter[mol/L] for Molar Concentration. Mole per Cubic Meter[mol/L], Mole per Cubic Millimeter[mol/L], Kilomole per Cubic Meter[mol/L] are the few other units in which Forward Reaction Rate Constant can be measured.
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