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7.2 Direction of Reversible Reactions

Syllabus
2024
Topic
7.2
Level
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Learning objectives

7.2A—Explain the relationship between the direction in which a reversible reaction proceeds and the relative rates of…Explain the relationship between the direction in which a reversible reaction proceeds and the relative rates of the forward and reverse reactions.• If the rate of the forward reaction is greater than the reverse reaction, then there is a net conversion of reactants to products. If the rate of the reverse reaction is greater than that of the forward reaction, then there is a net conversion of products to reactants. An equilibrium state is reached when these rates are equal.

7.2.A—Explain the relationship between the direction in which a reversible reaction proceeds and the relative rates of…

Explain the relationship between the direction in which a reversible reaction proceeds and the relative rates of the forward and reverse reactions.

  • If the rate of the forward reaction is greater than the reverse reaction, then there is a net conversion of reactants to products. If the rate of the reverse reaction is greater than that of the forward reaction, then there is a net conversion of products to reactants. An equilibrium state is reached when these rates are equal.