Interpretation: The explanation for whether the given two statement is true or false; also, tell whether statement II is a correct explanation for statement I is to be stated.
Statement I: A large value for an equilibrium constant indicates that products are favored at equilibrium.
Statement II: The ratio of products to reactants at equilibrium is always > 1.
Concept Introduction: A state at which the rate of the forward reaction is equal to the rate of the backward reaction is termed an equilibrium state.
Answer to Problem 9STP
Yes, statement I is true and statement II is the correct explanation for statement I.
Explanation of Solution
When the equilibrium constant value is large, it means that the products are favored and the ratio of products to reactant at this time is greater than 1; thus, the statement I is true and statement II is the correct explanation for statement I.
On the other hand, the ratio of products to reactants at equilibrium is not greater than 1; thus, statement II is false.
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