A. K is squared
B. K is multiplied by 2
C. K is taken to the power of 1/2
D. K remains unchanged
Answer: K is taken to the power of 1/2
What happens to the equilibrium constant K when the stoichiometric coefficients of a reaction are halved?
Additional Information: When the coefficients are halved, the equilibrium constant is raised to the power of 1/2.
Subjects: Chemical Equilibrium, Chemistry