If the Value of K_c for a Given Reaction at a Given

question 47

Multiple Choice

If the value of K_c for a given reaction at a given temperature is a large number, the energy of the products is likely to be ____ the energy of the reactants because ____.

• A) greater than; the value of K_c favors the reactants
• B) less than; the value of K_c favors the reactants
• C) the same as; the value of K_c favors neither the products nor the reactants
• D) greater than; the value of K_c favors the products
• E) less than; the value of K_c favors the products

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