Question

1. if q > k: a) the concentrations of reactants and products are stabilized. b) the reaction must shift to the right, producing more products. c) q is larger than k. 18) if q < k: a) the reaction must shift to the right, producing more products. b) the reaction has achieved equilibrium. c) the value of the denominator must get larger.

Explanation:

In chemical equilibrium, when Q (reaction - quotient) > K (equilibrium - constant), the reaction has more products relative to the equilibrium state and will shift to the left to reach equilibrium. When Q < K, there are more reactants relative to the equilibrium state, so the reaction must shift to the right to produce more products and reach equilibrium.

Answer:

1. C. Q is larger than K.
2. A. The reaction must shift to the right, producing more products.