Which of the following statements about the reaction quotient, Q, is false? O a. If Q > Kc, the reaction must move to equilibrium by forming more reactants. O b. It has the same expression as Kc. C. If Q< Kc, the reaction must move to equilibrium by forming more products. O d. The value of Q can be used to predict equilibrium concentrations. O e. Its value is calculated using nonequilibrium concentrations.

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Which of the following statements about the
reaction quotient, Q, is false?
a. If Q> Kc, the reaction must move to
equilibrium by forming more reactants.
b. It has the same expression as Kc.
C. If Q< Kc, the reaction must move to
equilibrium by forming more products.
d. The value of Q can be used to predict
equilibrium concentrations.
e. Its value is calculated using
nonequilibrium concentrations.
Transcribed Image Text:Which of the following statements about the reaction quotient, Q, is false? a. If Q> Kc, the reaction must move to equilibrium by forming more reactants. b. It has the same expression as Kc. C. If Q< Kc, the reaction must move to equilibrium by forming more products. d. The value of Q can be used to predict equilibrium concentrations. e. Its value is calculated using nonequilibrium concentrations.
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