A. Qc < Kc :
- The ratio of initial concentrations of products to reactants is too small.
- To reach equilibrium, reactants must be converted to products.
- The system proceeds from left to right (consuming reactants, forming products) to reach equilibrium.
B. Qc = Kc : The initial concentrations are equilibrium concentrations. The system is at equilibrium.
C. Qc > Kc :
- The ratio of initial concentrations of products to reactants is too large.
- To reach equilibrium, products must be converted to reactants.
- The system proceeds from right to left (consuming products, forming reactants) to reach equilibrium.
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