Which of the following statements is correet for a reaction at equilibrium?
- All reactions cease to occur
- The eaction has gone to completion
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The rates of the forward and backward reactions are equal
- The amount of product equals the amount of reactants
The correct answer is: C
Explanation
In a chemical reaction, chemical equilibrium is the state in which the forward reaction rate and the reverse reaction rate are equal. The result of this equilibrium is that the concentrations of the reactants and the products do not change.