The size of the equilibrium constant is a direct measure how much product a reac

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The size of the equilibrium constant is a direct measure how much product a reaction can be expected to form, since it is a ratio of the concentrations of the product(s) to the reactant(s). To accentuate this point the form of an equilibrium constant expression can be oversimplified to:

K = [products]/[reactants]

Using this oversimplified expression, the meaning of the numerical values of equilibrium constants is somewhat easier to consider.

For a reaction where the value of K is greater than 1, are the equilibrium concentrations greater for the products or for the reactants?

A) The equilibrium concentrations are greater for the reactants than for the products when K > 1.

B) The equilibrium concentrations are greater for the products than for the reactants when K > 1.

C) The equilibrium concentrations are equal for the reactants and the products when K > 1

D) None of the other answers are applicable.

A) The equilibrium concentrations are greater for the reactants than for the products when K > 1.

B) The equilibrium concentrations are greater for the products than for the reactants when K > 1.

C) The equilibrium concentrations are equal for the reactants and the products when K > 1

D) None of the other answers are applicable.

Explanation / Answer

B

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