Question

dynamic chemical equilibrium occurs when the rate of a chemical reaction in the forward direction (to the right), is ______ as the chemical reaction in the backward direction (to the left).

a. different

b. the same

c. metallic

d. ionic

Explanation:

In dynamic chemical equilibrium, the key concept is that the rate of the forward reaction equals the rate of the reverse (backward) reaction. This means the rates are the same, not different. "Metallic" and "ionic" relate to types of bonds or substances, not reaction rates in equilibrium. So the correct option is the one stating the rates are the same.

Answer:

b. the same