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Ch.15 - Chemical Equilibrium

Chapter 15, Problem 41a

Indicate whether each of the following statements about the reaction quotient Q is true or false: (a) The expression for 𝑄𝑐 looks the same as the expression for 𝐾𝑐.

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Hello everyone. Today we have the following problem. True or false. When QC or our reaction quotient is less than R K C or equilibrium constant, the reaction will shift in the direction of the reactant or to the left in order to reestablish equilibrium. So in this question stem, it stated that our Q C is less than our Casey. This is actually going to represent or be representative of our, the fact that it's going to shift into forward reaction. So the reaction shifts towards our products, which is the forward reaction and this is to maintain equilibrium. So with that being said, this answer to this question is going to be false. And with that, we've answered the question overall, I hope this helped. And until next time.