Once the reaction quotient, Q, has been determined for a reaction mixture, comparison with the value of the equilibrium constant, K, will determine

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The reaction quotient, Q, is used to determine the direction in which a reaction will proceed to reach equilibrium. Comparing Q to the equilibrium constant, K, can indicate whether the reaction mixture is at equilibrium (Q = K), has an excess of products or reactants (Q > K or Q < K, respectively), and whether the reaction will proceed to the left or right to reach equilibrium. Thus, all of the statements (a, b, and c) are correct.

Once the Reaction Quotient, Q, Has Been Determined for a Reaction