Question

which of the following is true for a reaction at equilibrium? problem 1 of 28 a the rate of the forward reaction is greater than the rate of the reverse reaction. b the rate of the forward reaction is less than the rate of the reverse reaction. c the rate of the forward reaction is equal to the rate of the reverse reaction. d the rates of the forward and reverse reactions become zero because the reaction stops. e the rates of the forward and reverse reactions can no longer be determined.

Explanation:

At equilibrium in a chemical reaction, the rate of the forward reaction is equal to the rate of the reverse reaction. This is a fundamental concept in chemical equilibrium. The reaction does not stop; both forward and reverse reactions continue to occur at the same rate.

Answer:

C. The rate of the forward reaction is equal to the rate of the reverse reaction.