A Particular Reaction Has an Equilibrium Constant of 1 ×

question 39

Multiple Choice

A particular reaction has an equilibrium constant of 1 × 10²⁰. Which of the following best describes the relationship between the equilibrium constant and the reaction rate?

• A) Because the equilibrium constant is large, the reaction proceeds rapidly.
• B) There is no relationship between the size of the equilibrium constant and the rate of the reaction.
• C) Because the equilibrium constant is large, the reaction proceeds rapidly, and there is no relationship between the size of the equilibrium constant and the rate of the reaction.
• D) None of these.

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Definitions:

Phospholipids

A class of lipids that are a major component of all cell membranes as they can form lipid bilayers.

Hydrophilic Head

The part of a molecule, especially in lipids, that is attracted to water, allowing it to interact favorably with aqueous environments.

Hydrophobic Tails

Parts of molecules that are repelled by water but are attracted to fats and oils, often found in lipid structures such as cell membranes.

Phospholipid

A type of lipid molecule that is a major component of all cell membranes, consisting of two fatty acids, a phosphate group, and a glycerol molecule.