Q17.6P
Question
For a given reaction at a given temperature, the value of K is constant. Is the value of Q also constant? Explain.
Step-by-Step Solution
Verified Answer
The answer is,
Yes
1Step 1: Equilibrium constant and reaction quotient
The equilibrium constant can be defined as the ratio of the concentration of products to the ratio of the concentration of the reactants. The equilibrium constant is equal to the reaction quotient when the system is at equilibrium.
2Step 2: Explanation
The reaction quotient Q is the ratio of the concentration of the products and the reactants. It is a quantity of relative amount of reactant and products at a given time and at a particular temperature. Hence the reaction quotient is a constant at a particular temperature and is equal to the equilibrium constant at equilibrium.
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