he formation of nitric oxide (N2(g) + O2(g) 2-way arrow 2NO(g)) has a Kc value of 4.7 × 10-31. A classmate claims that this reaction must really make a lot of nitric oxide since the exponent is such a large value. Explain to the student why her reasoning is correct or flawed.

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anonymous · Answer

@aaronq

jfraser · Answer

does $10^{-31}$ represent a LARGE value?

anonymous · Answer

no

jfraser · Answer

then why is the classmates' reasoning flawed?

anonymous · Answer

because the exponent is a negative number?

jfraser · Answer

that's the one