Equilibrium constants Kc and Kp

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Write expressions for $K_c$ and $K_p$ for homogeneous equilibria using stoichiometric coefficients correctly.
Calculate $K_c$ from equilibrium concentrations and calculate equilibrium concentrations from an initial mixture and a value of $K_c$.
Calculate $K_p$ from equilibrium partial pressures and determine partial pressures from mole fractions or total pressure where needed.

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Explain how changes in temperature affect the value of an equilibrium constant and distinguish this from shifts caused by concentration or pressure changes.

Use appropriate units conventions for equilibrium constants where required by the specification and recognise cases where constants are treated as unitless.

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