For a reaction at equilibrium, which of the following is the best way to think about it?

a. forward rate = reverse rate

b. The concentration of intermediates becomes negligible.

c. The concentration of reactants becomes negligible.

d. The concentration of reactants = concentration of products.

e. The concentration of reactants and products are not related.

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Chemistry

Aileen

11 July, 01:20

For a reaction at equilibrium, which of the following is the best way to think about it?

a. forward rate = reverse rate

b. The concentration of intermediates becomes negligible.

c. The concentration of reactants becomes negligible.

d. The concentration of reactants = concentration of products.

e. The concentration of reactants and products are not related.

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Carolyn Mcgee · Answer 1

Answer: Option A. forward rate = reverse rate

Explanation: for a system to be in dynamic equilibrium, it means that the rate of formation of product is the same as the rate of formation of reactant.