Before a chemical reaction reaches equilibrium,
A. the reaction rates of the reactants and products increase.
B. the reaction rate of the reactants increases and the reaction rate of the products decreases.
C. the reaction rates of the reactants and products decrease.
D. the reaction rate of the reactants decreases and the reaction rate of the products increases.
I am so confused with all of these answers, can you please explain to me what each of the means and give me a hint go which on it could be?
Thanks S
reading over it again I think it may be D is that correct?
I agree the answers are confusing but your answer of D is correct.
D is the true answer if u draw conc.in the y-axis and time in the x-axis for reactants ans product u will see that conc. of reactants decrease and conc. of the product increase till the equlilibrium point and rate is directly proportional to conc. thx alot
Sure! Let's break down each answer choice and see what they mean:
A. The reaction rates of the reactants and products increase: This option suggests that both the reactants and products are being consumed or formed at a faster rate as the reaction progresses.
B. The reaction rate of the reactants increases and the reaction rate of the products decreases: This option implies that the reactants are being used up more quickly while the products are being produced at a slower rate.
C. The reaction rates of the reactants and products decrease: This choice suggests that both the reactants and products are being consumed or formed at a slower rate as the reaction proceeds.
D. The reaction rate of the reactants decreases and the reaction rate of the products increases: This option means that the rate at which the reactants are converted into products is decreasing, while the rate at which the products are being produced increases.
To determine the correct option, let's consider what happens as a reaction approaches equilibrium. At equilibrium, the forward and reverse reactions occur at the same rate, and there is no further net change in the concentrations of reactants and products.
Hint: In order for the rates of reactants and products to be the same at equilibrium, what do you think should happen to the rates as the reaction approaches equilibrium?
Think about it for a moment, and let me know which option you believe is correct.