The following reaction has an equilibrium constant, Kc, of 2.20 x 10-2 at a particular temperature: 2 ICl (g) → Cl2 (g) + I2 (g) You have a container in which the concentration of ICl is 0.15 M, the concentration of Cl2 is 0.80 M, and the concentration of I2 is 0.16 M. (a) Calculate the value of the reaction quotient Q. (b) Is the system at equilibrium? If not, predict which way (right or left) the reaction will proceed to reach equilibrium.

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4. The following reaction has an equilibrium constant, Kc, of 2.20 x 10-2 at a particular temperature:

2 ICl (g) → Cl2 (g) + I2 (g)

You have a container in which the concentration of ICl is 0.15 M, the concentration of Cl2 is 0.80 M, and the concentration of I2 is 0.16 M.

(a) Calculate the value of the reaction quotient Q.

(b) Is the system at equilibrium? If not, predict which way (right or left) the reaction will proceed to reach equilibrium.

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