Consider the equilibrium at 25 °C 2 SO3(g)  <==> 2 SO2(g) + O2(g)          Kc= 3.58 x10-3 Suppose that 0.15 mol SO3(g), 0.01 mol SO2(g), and 0.0075 mol O2(g) are placed into a 10.0 L flask at 25 °C. Which of the following statements is true? Q > Kcand will shift from right to left.   Q < Kc and  will shift from right to left.   Q > Kcand will shift from left to right.   Q = Kcand the system is at equilibrium.   Q < Kc and  will shift from left to right.

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Consider the equilibrium at 25 °C

2 SO3(g)  <==> 2 SO2(g) + O2(g)          Kc= 3.58 x10-3

Suppose that 0.15 mol SO3(g), 0.01 mol SO2(g), and 0.0075 mol O2(g) are placed into

a 10.0 L flask at 25 °C. Which of the following statements is true?

Q > Kcand will shift from right to left.

 

Q < Kand  will shift from right to left.

 

Q > Kcand will shift from left to right.

 

Q = Kcand the system is at equilibrium.

 

Q < Kand  will shift from left to right.

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