The reaction quotient for a system is 3.9 x 103. If the equilibrium constant for the system is 2x 10-4, what will nappen as the reaction mixture approaches equilibrium? O a) There will be a net gain in reactant(s). O b) There will be a net gain in product(s). O c) The equilibrium constant will increase until it equals the reaction quotient. O a) The equilibrium constant will decrease until it equals the reaction quotient. e) There will be a net gain in both product(s) and reactant(s).

The reaction quotient for a system is 3.9 x 103. If the equilibrium constant for the system is 2x 10-4, what will nappen as the reaction mixture approaches equilibrium? O a) There will be a net gain in reactant(s). O b) There will be a net gain in product(s). O c) The equilibrium constant will increase until it equals the reaction quotient. O a) The equilibrium constant will decrease until it equals the reaction quotient. e) There will be a net gain in both product(s) and reactant(s).

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Chapter17: Equilibrium

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Problem 17A

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