Question
what is happening at the molecular level when a chemical system is in equilibrium
a) the forward reaction stops, and only the reverse reaction occurs
b) both the forward and reverse reactions continue but at different rates
c) the forward and reverse reactions occur at the same rate, with no change in the number of reactant of product particles
d) the reactants are completely converted into products
a) the forward reaction stops, and only the reverse reaction occurs
b) both the forward and reverse reactions continue but at different rates
c) the forward and reverse reactions occur at the same rate, with no change in the number of reactant of product particles
d) the reactants are completely converted into products
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is:
**c) the forward and reverse reactions occur at the same rate, with no change in the number of reactant or product particles.**
In a chemical system at equilibrium, both the forward and reverse reactions continue to occur, but they do so at the same rate, resulting in no net change in the concentration of reactants and products. This means that while individual molecules are constantly reacting, the overall amounts of reactants and products remain constant over time.
**c) the forward and reverse reactions occur at the same rate, with no change in the number of reactant or product particles.**
In a chemical system at equilibrium, both the forward and reverse reactions continue to occur, but they do so at the same rate, resulting in no net change in the concentration of reactants and products. This means that while individual molecules are constantly reacting, the overall amounts of reactants and products remain constant over time.