Asked in PMC Practice Test 1 (2021) 2021

The equilibrium constant is always written as a ratio of:

Correct answer: B. Products over reactants

  • A. Reactants over products
  • B. Products over reactants
  • C. Product times Reactants
  • D. None of these

Explanation

At 'equilibrium', the rate of the forward and reverse reactions are equal. The equilibrium constant gives the ratio of the units (pressure or concentration) of the products to the reactants when the reaction is at equilibrium.

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