A reaction mixture at constant temperature has $Q = 0.8 K$ . Which of the following statements are correct?

AThe net reaction proceeds in the forward direction
B $Q$ will increase with time until it equals $K$
C $K$ will decrease with time until it equals $Q$
DThe rate of the forward reaction is initially greater than the rate of the reverse reaction

Answer: A, B, D

Since

Q < K

the mixture has too little product, so the net reaction goes forward, meaning the forward rate exceeds the reverse rate and

Q

climbs toward

K

K

is fixed by temperature alone, so statement C is false.