Thermodynamics II
The reaction quotient, denoted as Q, is a ratio that expresses the relative concentrations of reactants and products in a chemical reaction at any given point, not necessarily at equilibrium. It helps to determine the direction in which a reaction will proceed by comparing Q to the equilibrium constant, K. When Q is less than K, the reaction moves forward to produce more products, while if Q is greater than K, the reaction shifts backward to form more reactants.
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