Question

If a reaction has an equilibrium constant slightly greater than 1, what type of reaction is it?

Answer 1

Answer:

Reversible chemical reaction favoring products.

Explanation:

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In this case, if we assume the following chemical reaction to be carried out:

$A \longleftrightarrow B$

We understand that it is under equilibrium conditions. In addition, based on the law of mass action, the present equilibrium constant is defined as:

$K_{eq}=\frac{[B]_{eq}}{[A]_{eq}}$

Now, if Keq is greater than 1, it means that the concentration of the product B is greater than that of the reactant A, therefore, even though it is a reversible chemical reaction, it is favoring the formation of B it means the product(s).

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