Consider the reactions of cadmium with the thiosulfate anion. Cd2+(aq) + S2O32–(aq) Cd(S2O3)(aq) K1 = 8.3 × 103 Cd(S2O3)(aq) + S2O32–(aq) Cd(S2O3)22–(aq) K2 = 2.5 × 102 What is the value for the equilibrium constant for the following reaction? Cd2+(aq) + 2S2O32–(aq) Cd(S2O3)22–(aq)

Compare the equilibrium constants for the systems shown in the table. which favors products the most? which favors products the least? rank these systems in order from most to least in terms of favoring products rather than reactants. d > b > a > c c > a > b > d b > c > d > a a > d > c > b