Chemistry 10th Edition

Published by Brooks/Cole Publishing Co.
ISBN 10: 1133610668
ISBN 13: 978-1-13361-066-3

Chapter 17 - Chemical Equilibrium - Exercises - Basic Concepts - Page 701: 6

Answer

If the reaction equilibrium lies far to the right, K will have a very large value, and if it lies far to the left, K will have a very small value.

Work Step by Step

Reaction equilibrium lies far to the right: Large amount of products: Large K value. Reaction equilibrium lies far to the left: Large amount of reactants: Small K value.
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