For a spontaneous process under standard conditions, K_eq and K_p are greater than 1.

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For a spontaneous process under standard conditions, the equilibrium constant is greater than 1. Therefore, K_eq is greater than 1. Also, because the process is spontaneous, the Gibbs free energy change is negative (ΔG<0) and therefore the reaction quotient (Q) is less than the equilibrium constant (K). This means that K_p is also greater than 1.

For a Spontaneous Process Under Standard Conditions, Keq and Kp

For a Spontaneous Process Under Standard Conditions, K_eq and K_p