Consider the Reaction A(aq) 2 B(aq)where K_c = 4

question 14

Multiple Choice

Consider the reaction A(aq) 2 B(aq) where K_c = 4.1 at 25 °C.If 0.50 M A(aq) and 1.5 M B(aq) are initially present in a 1.0 L flask at 25 °C,what change in concentrations (if any) will occur in time?

• A) [A] will decrease and [B] will decrease.
• B) [A] will decrease and [B] will increase.
• C) [A] will increase and [B] will decrease.
• D) [A] will increase and [B] will increase.
• E) [A] and [B] remain unchanged.

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