Answer:
- <em><u>a) Q > K and more reactants will be made to reach equilibrium</u></em>
Explanation:
The reaction quotient, Q, is the actual ratio of concentrations or pressure of products to reactants.
When Q is equal to the equilibrium constant, the reaction is at equilibrium.
When Q > K, the concentrations, or pressures, of the products will have to decrease to reach the equilibrium, thus more reactants will be made.
When Q < K the concentrations, or pressures, of the reactants will have to decrease to reach the equilibrium, thus more products will be made.
Calculate Q:
- Reaction equation: Cl₂(g) + Br₂(g) ⇄ 2 BrCl(g),
Therefore, since <em>Q > K</em>, the pressure of the products should decrease to reach the equilibrium, meaning that <em>more reactants will be made</em>, i.e. option a).