The Reaction Quotient Video Lessons

Example

# Problem: Which of the following statements is not true?A) The products are favored when Q &lt; Keq B) The reactants are favored when Q &gt; Keq C) The reaction is at equilibrium when Q = Keq   D) The value of Keq changes with temperature.E) The products are favored when the temperature is increased.

###### FREE Expert Solution

We're being asked to determine which of the given statements is not true.

For Option A to C:

The reaction quotient, Q, can be calculated like an equilibrium constant with the formula shown below:

$\overline{){\mathbf{Q}}{\mathbf{=}}\frac{\mathbf{products}}{\mathbf{reactants}}}$

Depending on if Q is greater than or less than K our reaction will shift to attain equilibrium by reaching the equilibrium constant K:

###### Problem Details

Which of the following statements is not true?

A) The products are favored when Q < Keq

B) The reactants are favored when Q > Keq

C) The reaction is at equilibrium when Q = Keq

D) The value of Keq changes with temperature.

E) The products are favored when the temperature is increased.