What does the equilibrium constant (Kc) represent in a chemical reaction?

A. The ratio of reactants to products
B. The ratio of products to reactants
C. The rate of the forward reaction
D. The amount of energy released

Answer: The ratio of products to reactants

Additional Information: The equilibrium constant (Kc) represents the ratio of the concentration of products to reactants at equilibrium.

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