In equilibrium problems involving equilibrium constants that are small relative to the initial concentrations of reactants, why can the quantity x be ignored when subtracted from a large number, but not when multiplied by a large number?
a) Because adding or subtracting a small value from a large one has a significant effect, while multiplying a large value by a small one does not.
b) Because subtracting a small value from a large one has a minimal effect, while multiplying a large value by a small one can yield a significant alteration.
c) Because adding or subtracting a small value from a large one has a minimal effect, and multiplying a large value by a small one also has a minimal effect.
d) Because adding or subtracting a small value from a large one has no effect, while multiplying a large value by a small one has a significant effect.