Consider the following reaction energy profile: (a) At a given temperature, which is faster, the forward reaction

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Consider the following reaction energy profile:

Energy Reactants Reaction coordinate Products

(a) At a given temperature, which is faster, the forward reaction or the reverse reaction? Explain how you knew.

(b) Based on your answer to (a), is kf > kr or kr > kf? Explain.

(c) Does this reversible reaction reach equilibrium to the left or right of center? Explain how you knew.

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Introductory Chemistry Atoms First

ISBN: 9780321927118

5th Edition

Authors: Steve Russo And Michael Silver

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