Rate constant Vs Equilibrium Constant

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Ok can anyone explain to me the difference between the rate constant and EQ constant...besides that one is for reactions at EQ and one is not.


Is that the only big difference?

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Ok can anyone explain to me the difference between the rate constant and EQ constant...besides that one is for reactions at EQ and one is not.


Is that the only big difference?

Rate constant tells you the speed of the reaction.
Equilibrium constant tells you when the reaction is at equilibrium.
 
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