Consider the following equilibrium reaction: H2CO3 (aq)  ⇌  H+ (aq) + HCO3– (aq);     K = 5.0 x 10–7  If the initial concentrations of the species are: [H2CO3] = 0.100 M;   [H+] = 2.00 x 10–5 M;   [HCO3–] = 2.00 x 10–3 M Which one of the statements below describes the relationship between Q and K and then the correct direction of chemical change?   Select one: a. Q = K, so the reaction is at equilibrium. b. Q > K, so the reaction moves to the right. c. Q < K, so the reaction moves to the right. d. Q < K, so the reaction moves to the left. e. Q > K, so the reaction moves to the left.

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Consider the following equilibrium reaction:

H2CO3 (aq)  ⇌  H+ (aq) + HCO3 (aq);     K = 5.0 x 10–7

 If the initial concentrations of the species are:

[H2CO3] = 0.100 M;   [H+] = 2.00 x 10–5 M;   [HCO3] = 2.00 x 10–3 M

Which one of the statements below describes the relationship between Q and K and then the correct direction of chemical change?

 

Select one:
a. Q = K, so the reaction is at equilibrium.
b. Q > K, so the reaction moves to the right.
c. Q < K, so the reaction moves to the right.
d. Q < K, so the reaction moves to the left.
e. Q > K, so the reaction moves to the left.
 
 
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