In the Reaction H₂ + I₂ ⇌ 2HI, the Equilibrium

question 10

Multiple Choice

In the reaction H₂ + I₂ ⇌ 2HI, the equilibrium constant at 400C is 500. Which of the following statements are true when the reaction is at equilibrium? Select any that apply.

• A) The reaction lies almost completely to the left.
• B) The reaction lies almost completely to the right.
• C) The Gibbs free energy change for the reaction is positive.
• D) Neither the forward nor the back reactions are occurring.
• E) The Gibbs free energy change for the reaction is negative.

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