The corrosion of iron is a very slow process and so the reaction below must have a small equilibrium constant.’
2Fe(s) + 3O2(g) Fe2O3(s)
Is this statement accurate? Explain your answer in terms of both rate and equilibrium.
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No, this statement is not accurate. The rate of a reaction does not determine the size of the equilibrium constant.
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