A researcher begins an experiment by adding 0.050 mol of CO₂ and 0.010 mol of H₂ in a 10.0-L container. Under the appropriate conditions, a reaction occurs:
CO₂ (g) + H₂ (g) CO (g) + H₂ O (g) Previous experiments show that K p for this reaction is 0.030 under these conditions. Which statement best describes the results of the experiment?

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A researcher begins an experiment by adding 0.050 mol of CO₂ and 0.010 mol of H₂ in a 10.0-L container. Under the appropriate conditions, a reaction occurs:
CO₂ (g) + H₂ (g)  CO (g) + H₂ O (g) Previous experiments show that K p for this reaction is 0.030 under these conditions. Which statement best describes the results of the experiment?

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The Kp value indicates that the forward reaction is favored. Therefore, some CO (g) will form as a result of the reaction. The presence of other possible products or the need for additional information about the temperature and pressures cannot be determined from this information.

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