Question detail
Which statement is true about the forward and reverse reactions in a reversible reaction?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Reversible reactions and dynamic equilibrium
Question
- A. They occur at different rates
- B. They can occur simultaneously at the same rate
- C. One is always exothermicand the other is always endothermic
- D. They do not affect each other
Answer
They can occur simultaneously at the same rate
Explanation
The correct answer is They can occur simultaneously at the same rate. This answer directly addresses the question: Which statement is true about the forward and reverse reactions in a reversible reaction? It matches the approved Chemistry 8462 learning objective and the linked subtopic. The other options are incorrect because they either change the rate, catalyst, reversible reaction, equilibrium, or graph context, or they do not answer the exact point being tested.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Reversible Reactions
Students often think that reversible reactions only go in one direction and do not understand that products can react to form the original reactants.
To fix this, students should remember that in a reversible reaction, the products can react to regenerate the reactants, illustrating the dynamic nature of these reactions.
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