Which of the following is the best definition of chemical equilibrium?
a. A condition where the forward and reverse reaction rates of a reversible reaction are equal
and constant.
b. There are equal amounts of reactants and products.
c. The forward and reverse reaction rates have stopped.
d. The product concentrations are larger than reactant concentrations.
e. The reactant concentrations are larger than product concentrations.
Answer: a. A condition where the forward and reverse reaction rates of a reversible reaction are equal
and constant.