What does a high K value indicate?

A high equilibrium constant (K) indicates that, at equilibrium:

1. The reaction favors the formation of products.
2. The concentration of products is much higher than reactants.
3. The forward reaction is dominant, and very little reactant remains.

Example:

• In a reaction with K = 10⁶, almost all reactants are converted into products at equilibrium.

In simple terms: the higher the K, the more the reaction “leans toward” products.

Conversely, a low K means the reaction favors reactants.