A common acceptance criterion for the small-x approximation is
- A
x = 0
- B
x < 50%
- Ccheck_circle
x < 5% of [initial reactant]
- D
x > 5%
Explanation
If x is < 5% of initial concentration, the approximation usually holds.
Calculating Equilibrium Concentrations
AP Chemistry· difficulty 4/5
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