The Reaction Quotient, Q_c, for a Reaction Has a Value

question 41

Multiple Choice

The reaction quotient, Q_c, for a reaction has a value of 75 while the equilibrium constant, K_c, has a value of 195. Which of the following statements is accurate?

• A)The reaction must proceed to the left to establish equilibrium.
• B)The reaction must proceed to the right to establish equilibrium.
• C)The concentrations of the products will be much smaller than the concentrations of the reactants when the system is at equilibrium.
• D)The concentrations of the products will be about the same as the concentrations of the reactants when the system is at equilibrium.
• E)None of these choices are correct.

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