Which Statement Is the BEST Definition of Chemical Equilibrium

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which statement is the BEST definition of chemical equilibrium?

• A) the point at which the mass of reaction products equals the mass of the reactants
• B) the point at which forward and reverse reactions proceed at the same rate
• C) the point at which a reaction is balanced
• D) the point at which the number of moles of product equals the number of moles of reactants
• E) Both answers b and d correctly define equilibrium.

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