Suppose that the reactions A --> B and B --> A are both elementary processes with rate constants of 9.6 x 102 s-1 and 3.8 x 104 s-1, respectively. (a) What is the value of the equilibrium constant for the equilibrium A  B? (b) Which is greater at equilibrium, the concentration of A or the concentration of B?

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Suppose that the reactions A --> B and B --> A are both elementary processes with rate constants of 9.6 x 102 s-1 and 3.8 x 104 s-1, respectively.

(a) What is the value of the equilibrium constant for the equilibrium A  B?

(b) Which is greater at equilibrium, the concentration of A or the concentration of B?

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