Question

The value of the equilibrium constant K depends on which of the following (there may be more than one answer)?

a. the initial concentrations of the reactants

b. the initial concentrations of the products

c. the temperature of the system

d. the nature of the reactants and products Explain.

Short answer

You need to explain which condition will affect the equilibrium condition.

Step-by-step solution

Solution of the problem

Answer of the problem is option ‘c’ and ‘d’.

Explanation of the solution

As you know, equilibrium constant is a function of temperature. It also depends on the nature of reactants and products.

Again equilibrium constant depends on the concentration of reactants and products at equilibrium position not on the initial concentrations.

Conclusion

You can attain the equilibrium position in several pathways. Therefore, one condition is no enough to explain its dependency. You need sets of conditions.