General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry: Structures of Life (5th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321967461
ISBN 13: 978-0-32196-746-6

Chapter 10 - Reaction Rates and Chemical Equilibrium - 10.2 Chemical Equilibrium - Questions and Problems - Page 379: 10.7

Answer

A reversible reaction occurs in both the forward and reverse direction at the same time. The forward reaction consumes reactants and produces products, whereas the reverse reaction consumes the products to form the reactants.

Work Step by Step

Page 377, "Reversible Chemical Reactions" topic.
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