The reaction below has an equilibrium constant of 3.4.

2SO2(g) + O2(g) 2SO3(g)

At a point during the reaction, the reaction quotient is 1.6 × 10^-2. In which direction will the reaction proceed to establish equilibrium?

A. From right to left
B. In the reverse
C. The reaction is already at equilibrium.
D. From left to right

Question

The reaction below has an equilibrium constant of 3.4. 

2SO2(g) + O2(g)  2SO3(g)

At a point during the reaction, the reaction quotient is 1.6 × 10^-2. In which direction will the reaction proceed to establish equilibrium?

 		A.	From right to left
 		B.	In the reverse
 		C.	The reaction is already at equilibrium.
 		D.	From left to right

vera_ewing · Answer

@aaronq A or D?

sweetburger · Answer

1.6x10^-2 = Q which in this case is far smaller than K which is 3.4 because Q<K then the reaction must proceed towards the products (left to right).