The Value of the Equilibrium Constant for the Combination of Nitrogen

question 56

Multiple Choice

The value of the equilibrium constant for the combination of nitrogen and oxygen to make NO is 2 × 10-9. What does this tell you about the concentrations of materials in the equilibrium mixture?

• A)The concentration of products exceeds the concentration of reactants.
• B)The concentrations of reactants and products are equal.
• C)The reactants are solids.
• D)The concentration of reactants exceeds the concentration of products.
• E)The products are solids.

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