Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 032191029X
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Chapter 15 - Chemical Equilibrium - Exercises - Questions - Page 564: 9

Answer

Although the rates of the forward and reverse reactions are equivalent at equilibrium, the relative concentrations of reactants and products are constant. However, different coefficients of the products and reactants in the chemical equations are responsible for deciding the concentrations of both sides of the equation.

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Although the rates of the forward and reverse reactions are equivalent at equilibrium, the relative concentrations of reactants and products are constant. However, different coefficients of the products and reactants in the chemical equations are responsible for deciding the concentrations of both sides of the equation.
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