In: Chemistry
Select all of the correct statements about
reaction quotients and equilibrium constants from the choices
below.
A reaction quotient equals the equilibrium constant at
equilibrium.
K changes as temperature changes, but is independent of
concentrations.
If Q = K the reaction is already at equilibrium.
A reaction quotient is the same as an equilibrium constant.
The richer a reaction mixture is in product the higher its Q value
is.
As a reaction approaches equilibrium its Q value rises and its K
value falls until they are equal.
The correct options from the above statements are
consider the Equilibrium constant as "K" and Reaction Quotient as" Q"
a) A reaction quotient equals the equilibrium constant at equilibrium. True
therfore k=Q
b) K changes as temperature changes, but is independent of concentrations. True
Equilibrium constants K are not changed if we change the concentrations of things present in the equilibrium. The only thing that changes an equilibrium constant is a change of temperature
c) If Q = K the reaction is already at equilibrium. True
A comparison of Q with K indicates which way the reaction shifts and which side of the reaction is favored
If Q=K, then the reaction is already at equilibrium. There is no tendency to form more reactants or more products at this point. No side is favored and no shift occurs
[d) A reaction quotient is the same as an equilibrium constant FALSE
The main difference between K and Q is that K describes a reaction that is at equilibrium, whereas Q describes a reaction that is not at equilibrium]
e.The richer a reaction mixture is in product the higher its Q value is True
f. As a reaction approaches equilibrium its Q value rises and its K value falls until they are equal. True
ΔG = ΔGo + RT ln Q = -RT ln K + RT ln Q
At equilibrium, ΔG = 0 => Q = K