When Can an X Be Ignored in Solving an Equilibrium

question 20

Multiple Choice

When can an x be ignored in solving an equilibrium expression derived from a RICE table?

• A)whenever it simplifies the calculation
• B)whenever it is very much smaller than the term it is added to or subtracted from
• C)whenever the equilibrium concentration for that species is relatively very small
• D)whenever it is raised to any power higher than 1
• E)never

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