Direction of Reversible Reactions

AP Chemistry· difficulty 3/5

Q = K eq A: Q1 B: Q2

Which describes the reactions in mixtures A and B?

  • A

    A: net reverse; B: net forward

  • B

    Neither shifts

  • C

    Both go forward

  • D

    A: net forward; B: net reverse

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Explanation

A is to the left of K (Q < K), so it shifts forward (toward products). B is to the right (Q > K), so it shifts reverse.

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