Choose the statement that is a misconception about a system in chemical equilibrium.

The rate of the forward reaction is equal to the rate of the backward reaction.

The concentrations of the products and reactants don't change.

There are equal parts reactants and products.

Reactions continue to happen in both directions.

Question

Physics

Camden Erickson

20 March, 14:36

Choose the statement that is a misconception about a system in chemical equilibrium.

The rate of the forward reaction is equal to the rate of the backward reaction.

The concentrations of the products and reactants don't change.

There are equal parts reactants and products.

Reactions continue to happen in both directions.

+3

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Randy Leonard · Answer 1

There are equal parts reactants and products.

Explanation:

When a system is in a chemical equilibrium, the rate at which the forward reaction occur is the same as the rate at which the reverse reaction occurs. This system is said to undergo a reversible reaction. The concentration of the reactants and products do not change, i. e are constant.

In a chemical equilibrium, the reaction continues in both directions but at the same rate.

Therefore the statement that is a misconception about a system in chemical equilibrium is 'There are equal parts reactants and products'.