Chapter 3 - Energy, Catalysis, and Biosynthesis - Questions - Page 117: Question 3-12 A

The equilibrium constant is defined as K=(AB) / ((A)X(B)). The Brackets around AB, A, and B refer to the concentration. Thus, if A, B, and AB are each 1 uM (10^-6 M), K will be 10^6 M^-1 (=10^-6 / (10^-6 X 10^-6)).

The equilibrium constant is defined as K=(AB) / ((A)X(B)). The Brackets around AB, A, and B refer to the concentration. Thus, if A, B, and AB are each 1 uM (10^-6 M), K will be 10^6 M^-1 (=10^-6 / (10^-6 X 10^-6)).