Consider the Following Reaction and Its Equilibrium Constant

question 104

Multiple Choice

Consider the following reaction and its equilibrium constant:
I₂(g) ⇌ 2I(g) K_p = 0.209
A reaction mixture contains 0.89 atm I₂ and 1.77 atm I.Which of the following statements is true concerning this system?

• A)The reaction will shift in the direction of reactants.
• B)The reaction quotient will increase.
• C)The reaction will shift in the direction of products.
• D)The equilibrium constant will decrease.
• E)The system is at equilibrium.

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Definitions:

Parenchyma

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