A reaction quotient equals the equilibrium constant at equilibrium. The further away from K the Q value of a reaction mixture is the more unstable the mixture As a reaction progresses backward toward equilibrium Q drops. The value of K does not change as a reaction progresses toward equilibrium. In a reacting mixture K is the ratio of product to reactant concentrations.

A reaction quotient equals the equilibrium constant at equilibrium. The further away from K the Q value of a reaction mixture is the more unstable the mixture As a reaction progresses backward toward equilibrium Q drops. The value of K does not change as a reaction progresses toward equilibrium. In a reacting mixture K is the ratio of product to reactant concentrations.

Chemistry

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Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

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