Question

The equilibrium constant for a reaction is $K$, and the reaction quotient is $Q$. For a reaction mixture, the ratio $\frac{K}{Q}$ is $0.33$. This means that:

• A. the reaction mixture will equilibrium to form more reactant species
• B. the reaction mixture will equilibrium to form more product species
• C. the equilibrium ratio of reactant to product concentrations will be $3$
• D. the equilibrium ratio of reactant to product concentrations will be $0.33$

Answer 1

The correct option is A the reaction mixture will equilibrium to form more reactant species

We know that for a reaction if $\frac{K}{Q}<1,$ the reaction proceeds in backward direction. Hence, the reaction mixture forms more reactant species.