Preparing for your ACS examination in general chemistry
Preparing for your ACS examination in general chemistry
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ISBN: 9780970804204
Author: Lucy T Eubanks
Publisher: ACS DIVCHED EXAMINATIONS INST.
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Chapter EQ, Problem 1PQ
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The option which is the proper description of chemical equilibrium has to be chosen.

Concept Introduction:

The concentrations of all reactants and products remain constant in equilibrium but not necessarily equal.

The rates of the forward and back ward reaction are same.  The amounts of both reactants and products are not same in equilibrium.

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Answer to Problem 1PQ

The correct option is option (D).

Explanation of Solution

Reason for correct option:

The rates of the forward and back ward reaction are same.  This means reactant molecules react to form products as fast as product molecules are reacting to form reactants.

Therefore, the correct option is option (D).

Reason for incorrect options:

The concentrations of all reactants and products remain constant in equilibrium but not necessarily identical.

The velocities of product and reactant molecules are not necessarily identical and also their collision frequencies need not to be identical.

Therefore, option (A), (B), and (C) are incorrect options.

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