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Multiple Choice
What is the equilibrium constant expression for a reaction at equilibrium?
A
K = [products] + [reactants]
B
K = [reactants] - [products]
C
K = [products]/[reactants]
D
K = [reactants]/[products]
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Understand that the equilibrium constant expression, K, is a ratio that reflects the concentrations of products and reactants at equilibrium.
Identify the general form of the equilibrium constant expression: \( K = \frac{[\text{products}]}{[\text{reactants}]} \). This indicates that the concentrations of products are in the numerator and reactants are in the denominator.
Recognize that the equilibrium constant expression is derived from the balanced chemical equation. For a reaction \( aA + bB \rightleftharpoons cC + dD \), the expression is \( K = \frac{[C]^c[D]^d}{[A]^a[B]^b} \).
Note that the concentrations used in the equilibrium constant expression are typically in molarity (M), and each concentration is raised to the power of its stoichiometric coefficient from the balanced equation.
Remember that the equilibrium constant is dimensionless and provides insight into the position of equilibrium; a large K indicates a reaction favoring products, while a small K indicates a reaction favoring reactants.