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What does a very small equilibrium constant (k≪ 1) tell you about the reaction?

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The Equilibrium* constant, K determines if a reaction strongly favors products or reactants at equilibrium. *Equilibrium is when the rate of the forward reaction equals the rate of the reverse reaction. All reactant and product concentrations are constant at equilibrium. If K is less than 1, the mixture contains mostly reactants.
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