The position of the equilibrium for a system where k=8.4 x 10^-5 can be described as being favored to____; the concentration of product is relatively _____
Options
The right, large
The right small
The left large
The left small
Neither direction large
So Keq = 8.4E-5 = (products/reactants)
When the number is small like this 8.4E-5 you know the denominator is large and the numerator is small so reactin is favored (which is to the left) and the concentrations of the products will be a small number.
The position of the equilibrium for a system with a large equilibrium constant (k=8.4 x 10^-5) is favored to the right. This means that the reaction is more likely to proceed in the forward direction, leading to a higher concentration of product. Therefore, the correct option is "The right, large."
To determine the position of the equilibrium for a system with a given value of k, we need to understand the concept of equilibrium constant (k) in the context of chemical reactions. The equilibrium constant (k) is a measure of the extent to which a reaction proceeds towards the products or remains in the reactants.
In this case, we are given k = 8.4 x 10^-5. The value of k provides information about the relative concentrations of the products and reactants at equilibrium.
To determine which direction is favored and whether the concentration of the product is relatively large or small, we compare the value of k to 1.
If k > 1, it indicates that the products are favored at equilibrium, and the concentration of product is relatively large. This means that the reaction proceeds mostly towards the products, indicating a rightward shift.
If k < 1, it suggests that the reactants are favored at equilibrium, and the concentration of product is relatively small. This implies that the reaction proceeds mostly in the reverse direction, indicating a leftward shift.
However, in this case, k = 8.4 x 10^-5, which is less than 1. This means that the reactants are favored at equilibrium, and the concentration of the product is relatively small. Hence, the correct answer is "The right small."