Is the reaction at equilibrium? If not, what direction must it run in order to reach equilibrium? The reaction quotient, Qc, equals _____   The reaction (fill in the blank) ____ A. must run in the forward direction to reach equilibrium. B. must run in the reverse direction to reach equilibrium. C. is at equilibrium.

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Consider the following reaction where Kc = 55.6 at 698 K.

H2(g) + I2(g)  ---->  2HI(g)

A reaction mixture was found to contain 4.26×10-2 moles of H2(g), 4.04×10-2 moles of I2(g) and 0.270 moles of HI(g), in a 1.00 liter container.

Is the reaction at equilibrium?
If not, what direction must it run in order to reach equilibrium?

The reaction quotient, Qc, equals _____

 

The reaction (fill in the blank) ____

A. must run in the forward direction to reach equilibrium.
B. must run in the reverse direction to reach equilibrium.
C. is at equilibrium.

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Given, Kc=55.6 ,

mole of H2 = 4.26x10^-2  ,

mole of I2=4.04x10^-2 

and mole of HI=0.27 moles

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