Which of the following statements is true regarding dynamic equilibrium?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding dynamic equilibrium?
The concentrations of reactants and products are equal
The rate of the forward reaction equals the rate of the reverse reaction
The reaction has stopped
All reactions reach dynamic equilibrium
Dynamic equilibrium occurs when the rate of the forward reaction equals the rate of the reverse reaction, not necessarily when concentrations are equal.
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Q: Which of the following statements is true regarding dynamic equilibrium?
Solution: Dynamic equilibrium occurs when the rate of the forward reaction equals the rate of the reverse reaction, not necessarily when concentrations are equal.
Steps: 4
Step 1: Understand what dynamic equilibrium means. It is a state in a chemical reaction where the forward and reverse reactions are happening at the same time.
Step 2: Know that in dynamic equilibrium, the rate of the forward reaction (reactants turning into products) is equal to the rate of the reverse reaction (products turning back into reactants).
Step 3: Remember that dynamic equilibrium does not require the amounts (concentrations) of reactants and products to be equal. They can be different but still reach equilibrium.
Step 4: Conclude that the true statement about dynamic equilibrium is that it occurs when the rates of the forward and reverse reactions are equal, regardless of the concentrations.
