Which of the Following Statements About the Law of Mass

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the law of mass action is FALSE?

• A) The slope of a curve represents the rate of reaction; the greater the slope the faster the rate of reaction.
• B) Equilibrium is reached when the concentration of reactant equals the concentration of product.
• C) An increase in the concentration of reactants relative to products tends to push a reaction forward, and an increase in the concentration of products relative to reactants tends to push a reaction in reverse.
• D) It is critical in physiological processes because concentrations of reactants and products in cells and body fluids constantly change.
• E) After reaching equilibrium, more reactant is added, which causes the production of more product.

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