Consider the Following Reaction and Its Equilibrium Constant: I₂(g) ⇌

Multiple Choice

Consider the following reaction and its equilibrium constant: I₂(g) ⇌ 2I(g) K_p = 0.209 atm
A reaction mixture contains 4.0 atm I₂ and 0.5 atm I. Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning this system?

A) The reaction will shift in the direction of reactants.
B) The reaction quotient will increase.
C) The reaction will shift in the direction of products.
D) The equilibrium constant will decrease.
E) The system is at equilibrium.