Question

Which of the following is true for a system whose equilibrium constant is relatively small?

• A. It will take a short time to reach equilibrium.
• B. It will take a long time to reach equilibrium.
• C. The equilibrium lies to the left.
• D. The equilibrium lies to the right.
• E. It requires a higher concentration of reactants to reach equilibrium.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

The equilibrium lies to the left.

If equilibrium constant of reaction is small then it means lesser amount of reactant will react to form the product. That means equilibrium lies mainly to left.