Answer:
The system is not at equilibrium and the reaction will proceed to the left.
Explanation:
Step 1: Write the balanced equation
H₂(g) + CO₂(g) ⇄ CO(g) + H₂O(g)
Step 2: Calculate the reaction quotient (Q)
The reaction is calculated in the same way as the equilibrium constant (Kc) but it uses the concentrations at any time.
Q = [CO] × [H₂O] / [H₂] × [CO₂]
Q = 0.610 × 0.695 / 0.425 × 0.500 = 2.00
Since Q ≠ Kc, the reaction is not at equilibrium.
Since Q > Kc, the reaction will proceed to the left.
