The equilibrium constant for the reaction of hydrogen gas and oxygen gas to prod

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The equilibrium constant for the reaction of hydrogen gas and oxygen gas to produce water at 500 K is 2.4 × 1047. What does the magnitude of the equilibrium constant tell us about the reaction? 2 H2(g) + O2(g) 2 H2O(g) K = 2.4 × 1047

The reverse reaction is favored; the forward reaction does not proceed very far. This reaction is very fast. At equilibrium, the concentration of the products will be EQUAL TO the concentration of the reactants. At equilibrium, the concentration of products will be much GREATER than the concentration of reactants.

Explanation / Answer

Ans:   At equilibrium, the concentration of products will be much GREATER than the concentration of reactants.

Explanation:

Given that K = 2.4 × 1047 > > > 1

If K > > 1 means - At equilibrium, the concentration of products will be much GREATER than the concentration of reactants.

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