(1) less than the rate of the reverse reaction
(2) greater than the rate of the reverse reaction
(3) equal to the rate of the reverse reaction
(4) unrelated to the rate of the reverse reaction
2007-04-01 06:51:45 · 4 answers · asked by joey d 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Think about what equilibrium means - it means that there will be no changes in the amounts of the reactants or products.
So, if the amounts aren't changing, that means that the rates of reaction are perfectly balanced.
That gives us the answer - 3.
2007-04-01 06:58:16 · answer #1 · answered by Brian L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 is the right answer. Rates of forward and reverse reactions will need to be equal for an equilibrium.
2007-04-01 06:58:15 · answer #2 · answered by Swamy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
(3) equal to the rate of the reverse reaction
2007-04-01 06:55:03 · answer #3 · answered by StreetX 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
(3)
2007-04-01 07:15:56 · answer #4 · answered by maussy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋