21. When the system is not at equilibrium, the reaction quotient Q for any reaction (A) will indicate if more reactants or products will be made. (B) will go up or down as determined by the equilibrium constant (C) will change over time until it is equal to the equilibrium constant. (D) will depend on the reaction stoichiometry. (E) All of the above.

21. When the system is not at equilibrium, the reaction quotient Q for any reaction (A) will indicate if more reactants or products will be made. (B) will go up or down as determined by the equilibrium constant (C) will change over time until it is equal to the equilibrium constant. (D) will depend on the reaction stoichiometry. (E) All of the above.

Principles of Modern Chemistry

8th Edition

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Author:David W. Oxtoby, H. Pat Gillis, Laurie J. Butler

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Chapter14: Chemical Equilibrium

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 19P

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