Question

Which of the following can we predict from an equilibrium constant for a reaction?
1 The extent of a reaction
2 Whether the reaction is fast or slow
3 Whether a reaction is exothermic or endothermic



a. 1 only

b. 2 only

c. 3 only

d. 1 and 2 only

e. 1 and 3 only

Answer 1

The answers is a. We can only predict the extent of a chemical reaction and the direction of a reaction from the
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