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WAEC Chemistry 2019 Theory — Question 10

Question 10 of 28 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2019 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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1(j) State two properties of a chemical system in equilibrium. [2 marks]

Model answer

(i) A chemical equilibrium is dynamic in nature — both the forward and reverse reactions continue to occur, but at equal rates. (ii) The concentrations of all chemical species present in the system remain constant as long as the reaction conditions (temperature, pressure, etc.) are unchanged.

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