Which of the Following Occurs When Reactants Are Added to a Chemical

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following occurs when reactants are added to a chemical reaction in solution or the gas phase at equilibrium?

• A)Q increases and the equilibrium shifts to produce more products.
• B)Q increases and the equilibrium shifts to produce more reactants.
• C)Q decreases and the equilibrium shifts to produce more products.
• D)Q decreases and the equilibrium shifts to produce more reactants.
• E)Q is unchanged by the addition of reactants.

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Definitions:

Postponement

A strategy that involves delaying production or shipment processes to closer match demand, enhancing flexibility and reducing inventory costs.

Profits Increase

The rise in net earnings resulting from operations and business activities.

Unpredictable Demand

Variability in customer demand patterns that cannot be accurately forecasted, posing challenges for inventory management and planning.

Not Positively Correlated

Refers to a statistical relationship between two variables where one variable does not necessarily increase as the other increases or decreases as the other decreases.